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LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AWARDS 2026
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Best Graduate Development Initiative
A particularly strong feature across the category was the emphasis on combining structured learning with meaningful, hands-on experience
Mediahuis Ireland Mediahuis Ireland’s Emerging Talent Programme was created to broaden access to careers in journalism and develop a more diverse newsroom talent pipeline. With a strong focus on potential rather than prior experience, the programme combines intensive training, newsroom rotations, mentoring and self-directed projects, giving participants the opportunity to build practical skills, confidence and meaningful careers in media.
BAM BAM Ireland has developed a structured 24-month graduate
Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation / IPA The Emerging Leaders Graduate Programme, jointly developed by DPER and the Institute of Public Administration provides a modern development pathway for Administrative Officers and Third Secretaries across the Civil Service. Through a seven-module curriculum covering policy, governance, leadership and communication, the programme builds capability, confidence and cross- departmental networks while preparing participants for increasingly complex public service roles.
Iarnród Éireann Iarnród Éireann has created a Graduate Development Programme aligned to its long-term workforce and leadership needs. Through structured rotations, mentoring, coaching, professional accreditation and tailored learning pathways across technical and business disciplines, the programme supports graduates to build practical expertise, confidence and leadership capability while contributing to the future of Ireland’s rail network.
KPMG Ireland KPMG Ireland’s Accelerator Programme provides graduates with a structured four-year development journey that integrates technical, professional and digital learning. Designed to build a strong pipeline of future talent, the programme combines role-specific training, coaching, exam support, networking and practical experience, helping graduates develop the skills, confidence and professional capability required to progress within the organisations enhance productivity, engagement, retention, and sustainable graduate development.
programme designed to strengthen its early-career talent pipeline and support long-term workforce needs. Combining technical learning, cross- functional rotations, mentoring, professional accreditation and live project experience, the programme equips graduates with the confidence, capability and industry insight needed to build successful careers within the construction sector.
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