Work Experience Programme.

Generation Innovation is a one-of-a-kind work experience programme designed to empower, enable, and upskill young people for the workplace of tomorrow. With its foundations grounded in the principles of Design Thinking, Generation Innovation is a programme that gives young people a real-world working experience with some of the most innovative companies making a dent in the universe.

The Generation Innovation Work Experience Programme?

What is

This programme is for young people interested in accelerating their career development, gaining awareness of the skills needed for tomorrow’s world, and building an innovation mindset through Design Thinking training.

During the programme, students will be paired with innovative employers, such as Coca-Cola, FinTru or EY, and will learn how to work as part of a new team. Their skills will be put to the test to solve a real-life company challenge, developing a solution before pitching it to the partner company and fellow peers.

Register your interest for the Work Experience Programme.

Daily Schedule*

09:30 – 12:00

Morning Session

14:00 – 16:00

Networking, expos & lunch break

14:00 – 17:00

Facilitated team work

*subject to change. Lunch and snacks provided daily.

Agenda

Overview of the week, introductions, team-building tasks, introduction to Design Thinking.

Company details and challenge statements.

Day one:

Day two:

Expert Interviews, make a challenge map and define the problem.

Day three:

Ideation – concept sketching, create and initial prototype.

Day four:

Prototype and testing.

Feedback, visit to company offices, presentations to company teams and celebrations.

Day five:

Benefits of attending:

Hosted in-person
Receive free limited edition apparel merchandise and win extra prizes
Free to attend
Access to the Generation Innovation Alumni network
Learn in a fun, energetic, and highly engaging way that'll inspire and empower you for the future
Accelerate your development by learning about exciting future career prospects
Work with some of Ireland’s most exciting and innovative companies
Receive training from expert facilitators
Have fun and meet other young people!