APPRENTICESHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

So why do an apprenticeship at Saint-Gobain?

Here at Saint-Gobain, our electrical and mechanical apprenticeship programme is running for over 50 years. The Saint Gobain programme, in partnership with SOLAS, affords the opportunity to pursue a career in mechanical or electrical technician roles.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP?
Saint Gobain’s apprenticeship programme welcomes cultural diversity and social inclusion. The criteria, as set out by SOLAS, includes the following minimum educational requirements:

1. Grade D in five subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Certificate Examination or an approved equivalent, or
2. The successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course,
   or
3. Three years’ work experience gained over sixteen years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable.

It should be noted that these are the current approved minimum educational requirements for apprenticeship programmes and are subject to changes as per SOLAS.

The Saint Gobain Scholarship aims to promote diversity and inclusion for underrepresented groups within the field of engineering, science and technology. The programme aims to promote careers in the construction industry as a viable option for third level students.

The following criteria will apply:

• You must be minimum aged 17 in the year sitting your exams and intend in the year immediately following their Leaving Certificate to pursue a full-time undergraduate programme of three or more years’ (level 7 or level 8) duration in engineering, science or technology related courses, in any publicly funded university or third level institution in Ireland, including Northern Ireland.
• The course cannot be focused practitioner type courses e.g. dentistry, veterinarian, nursing, medicine etc., general courses only.
• Must be sitting exams in a relevant subject matter such as: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Agricultural Science, Design and Communication Graphics, Technology.
• Applications are open to all students who meet the above criteria.

Are you considering an internship as part of your college prog or are finished college and looking to take the first step on the career ladder. We can help!

Saint Gobain provides a number of different internships including but not limited to engineering, quality and process control, environmental and IT.

If you have any questions on the type of internships we have, REACH OUT. Contact our local HR team. We would be delighted to speak to hear from you.

Finding your first job can be daunting but not at Saint Gobain. Our 2 year Graduate Programmes are tailored to meet the needs of graduates. You receive a bespoke mentored programme that will enable you to develop and grow, to build upon your academic background with real life practical experience.