Kathy O'Dwyer Email & Phone Number

Founder and director of Career Training Internships, one of Ireland's leading internship and training organisations.For over 20 years, I have been working in the education and training industry, allowing me to bring my professional expertise in career development to arranging top-quality training placements in Ireland for premium international candidates.Our partners across Europe know that I am passionate about providing a personalised, client-conscious service. I take great pride in building and maintaining strong relationships with our partners, host companies and host families.I am a member of the Cork Chamber of Commerce, Network Cork, IT@Cork and the Little Island Business Association.I was honoured to be awarded the title of Motivation Businesswoman of the Year 2014 by Hi Magazine, and my business was recognised as a Business All-Star by the All-Ireland Business Foundation in 2018.We work with schools, colleges, universities and individuals across Europe and beyond. If you are an educator interested in partnering with us OR an individual interested in an internship, please contact us via email kathy@careertraining.ie or call our office on +353 (0)21 2344 111.Web

Listed skills include Training, Entrepreneurship, Career Counseling, Business Strategy, and 26 others.

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  Founder, Director

  Career Training Internships

  Jul 2010 - Present - Cork

  Career Training Internships focuses on bringing trainees from abroad—both from Europe and internationally—to work in Irish companies. We nurture emerging talent through learning a language and training in the world of work. We encourage young people from abroad to “Invest in Your Future” by coming to Ireland for an unforgettable experience of the Irish culture, workplace, and landscape. Our personalised services aim to find the best within each trainee, encouraging their personal and professional development while far from home.As company director, my role is overseeing all of our company operations and ensuring high levels of communication within my team. This includes:- Strategically matching trainees to work placement opportunities - Partnering with Irish host families and providing training in integrating trainees so they can experience a warm 'home-away-from-home' environment- Sharing our expertise regarding EU Mobility Schemes such as Erasmus+- Arranging English training from one to four weeks with accredited English schools- Arranging cultural outings to Ireland's finest landmarks and attractions - Consistently evaluating intern well-being and work performance with trainees and employers- Offering comprehensive welcome orientation to trainees on arrival and follow up training