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Overview

Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, in collaboration with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and the National Talent Academies for Animation and VFX, are currently seeking applicants for the Graduate Traineeship Programme for Animation, VFX & Games 2025.

The Traineeship, which has been running since 2016, has a strong track record with over 90% of participants going on to gain further work in the industry either with their host studio or with another studio. Additionally, according to the First Steps in the Animation Industry report, over 90% of respondents also said that the Traineeship adequately prepared them for the professional workplace and that they would recommend it to prospective new entrants.

Applications are now open and will take place over a 10 week period from Monday, July 21st 2025.

What will this course cover?

Over 10 weeks, each trainee will work in-house, where they will receive on-the-job training (some trainees may be required to work remotely depending on each participating studio’s policy regarding remote working).

In addition to on-the-job training, the trainee will receive additional tailored training through Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and The National Talent Academies for Animation and VFX. This one-week induction training before the 10-week programme takes place online and runs from July 14th to 18th.

Participants will be paid for the duration of the Traineeship (550 Euro a week for 10 weeks).

Dates and times of the course

  • Application Deadline: Friday, 6th June 2025
  • All Applicants Updated by: Tuesday, 8th July 2025
  • Induction Week: 14th-18th July 2025
  • Traineeship Starts: Monday, 21st July 2025 for 10 weeks until Friday, 26th September 2025

Application process

Please note the following important points before applying:

  • All candidates must be available on a full-time basis for the entire duration of the Traineeship, including the induction week.
  • Part or all the placement may take place remotely. But the applicant must be based in the Republic of Ireland for the duration of the Traineeship.
  • Only those who are shortlisted will be called for interview.

Interested applicants should create an account and apply via the Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet website HERE

All applications will be evaluated and shortlisted for interview by a panel of industry experts, in consultation with Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and The National Talent Academies for Animation and VFX.

Closing date for application/enrollment

Application Deadline: Friday, 6th June 2025. All candidates will receive an update on their application by Tuesday, 8th July 2025

Any queries can be sent to seansmith@furthr.ie

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