Enrolling students since 1989, Dublin City University (DCU) is a public research university in Ireland known for its focus on improving lives and societies through education, research, and innovation, with an emphasis on enterprise and job readiness. DCU is part of the Age-Friendly University Global Network.
Examples of initiatives include:
- INTRA (INtegrated TRAining) Programme
- Work placement program (the first of its kind in Ireland) is a core part of many DCU degrees.
- Formally integrates academic study with real-world, supervised job experience in industry, to ensure students gain practical, transferable skills and a clearer view of their career path.
- Access to the Workplace Programme
- Provides paid summer internships for DCU Access and neurodivergent students, helping those who may lack professional networks to gain experience with companies.
- Executive Education and Microcredentials
- Offers upskilling opportunities, including flexible micro-credentials and executive education programmes, designed to help employees and businesses adapt to a rapidly changing world of work.
- DCU Futures
- Industry-informed programs created in collaboration with world-leading companies.
- Uses a "Challenge Based Learning" approach to develop essential skills needed in the modern workplace.
Resources
DCU. (n.d.). Homepage. https://www.dcu.ie/
DCU. (n.d.). Access to the Workplace for Students. https://www.dcu.ie/accesstotheworkplace/students
DCU. (n.d.). INTRA Internships. https://www.dcu.ie/intra/intra-welcome-to-dcus-co-op-programme-work-experience-and-placements
DCU. (n.d.). DCU Futures. https://www.dcu.ie/ovpaa/dcu-futures
DCU. (n.d.). Research. https://www.dcu.ie/research
