Ireland · KA121 / KA122
Ireland KA121 & KA122 Mobility — Group Internships & Staff Flows
Piktalent runs end-to-end KA121 (accredited) and KA122 (short-term) group mobility in Ireland. Student internships in technology & saas, pharma & life sciences, finance & fintech, staff job shadowing, accommodation and 24/7 ground support — all under a single Erasmus+ operational lead.
- Native English-speaking country — ideal for institutions prioritising language development
- European headquarters of Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and many global pharma companies
- Strong pharma and life sciences sector — excellent for science VET placements
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Ireland
Mobility destination
"Dublin's Silicon Docks hosts the European HQs of Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and Twitter."
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What Are KA121 & KA122 Mobility Programs in Ireland?
Ireland's booming tech, pharma, and financial services industries — combined with a native English-speaking environment — make it a premium Erasmus+ destination. Concrete reasons institutions choose Ireland for KA121 & KA122 Mobility & Internships. KA121 and KA122 are the Erasmus+ actions that fund group mobility for schools, VET providers and adult-education centres. KA121 supports accredited organisations with a multi-year plan; KA122 is the short-term flow for non-accredited senders. Both fund student internships and staff training (including job shadowing). Piktalent acts as the local intermediary in Ireland: we source hosts in technology & saas, pharma & life sciences, finance & fintech and business services, manage accommodation, run the logistics and provide audit-ready closure for the Beneficiary Module.
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Typical Program Structure
Quick local facts coordinators ask before launching KA121 & KA122 Mobility & Internships in Ireland.
Typical length
2 – 30 days (group)
Working language
English
Currency
EUR
Cost of living
Above EU average
Best season
March – October
EU mobility
EU/EEA — no visa needed
Who This Program Is For
Accredited organisations (KA121)
KA121/122 groups arriving in Ireland can scale up to 25–40 participants — Piktalent's local partners in technology & saas, pharma & life sciences, finance & fintech run parallel non-formal tracks so consortia don't have to split the cohort across cities.
Non-accredited senders (KA122)
Short-term group flows up to 30 days — internships, job shadowing or training.
Consortia & National Agencies
Pooled group mobility across multiple sending institutions under one lead.
Adult & VET providers
Mixed flows combining trainee placements and staff capacity building.
What's Included
Every programme includes comprehensive services managed end-to-end by Piktalent.
Host sourcing
Mapped to how Ireland employers in technology & saas — from Dublin onward — actually onboard interns, not to a one-size-fits-all checklist. Companies in technology & saas, pharma & life sciences, finance & fintech matched to learners' profiles, plus institutional hosts for staff flows.
Group accommodation
Across Ireland's technology & saas corridor anchored in Dublin, our local desk runs this step end-to-end so the sending school never chases vendors. Bulk-friendly accommodation (residences, group apartments) near workplaces in Ireland.
Insurance & liability
Coordinators based in Dublin, Ireland make this concrete for every technology & saas cohort, with named contacts on both sides. Travel, medical and civil-liability for both learners and staff for the full mobility window.
Operational coordination
In Ireland this stage flows through our Dublin regional team covering technology & saas hosts, so timelines stay aligned with the learning agreement. Airport pickup, induction, weekly attendance, mid-term and final evaluations.
Beneficiary Module closure
Built around Ireland's technology & saas host expectations from Dublin outward and the regional cost band so budgets stay predictable. Mobility tool exports, Europass certificates, host evaluations — audit-ready.
How Institutions Actually Use This Programme
How coordinators actually deploy KA121 & KA122 Mobility & Internships groups across Ireland.
Dublin hosting
Typical focus: Tech, Finance, Pharma, Business.
Cork hosting
Typical focus: Pharma, Tech, Business, Life Sciences.
Galway hosting
Typical focus: Tourism, Tech, Research, MedTech.
Who participants are placed with
Representative host organisations Piktalent works with for KA121 & KA122 Mobility & Internships in Ireland.
Primary & secondary schools
Inclusive schools running cohorts through SEN classrooms, language-support tables and after-school clubs.
Hosted in Dublin · Cork
VET centres & training providers
Training providers running EQAVET-aligned cycles, with a documented review meeting at the end of the mobility.
Hosted in Dublin · Cork
Youth NGOs & community hubs
Community hubs hosting cohorts for non-formal workshops co-designed with local young people.
Hosted in Dublin · Cork
Cultural centres & museums
Heritage organisations giving cohorts an education-department brief and a guided behind-the-scenes day.
Hosted in Dublin · Cork
Language schools & EFL providers
Language academies pairing each participant with a study buddy and a portfolio task by week's end.
Hosted in Dublin · Cork
Indicative typology — actual hosts are selected per cohort profile and learning agreement.
How It Works
Scope the project
Tailored to how Ireland hosts in technology & saas around Dublin typically confirm placements and onboard arrivals. KA121 vs KA122, group size, learner profile, staff flows — quote in 48h.
Host & accommodation matching
Anchored in Ireland-specific technology & saas compliance from Dublin, paperwork and host expectations. Companies and institutional hosts confirmed; accommodation booked.
Pre-departure pack
Paced to match Ireland's technology & saas hiring rhythm in Dublin so the cohort lands without last-minute reshuffles. Travel info, Learning Agreements, mobility agreements, induction schedule.
Delivery & closure
Run by the Ireland desk in Dublin that already manages live technology & saas placements every week. Ground support, monitoring, Beneficiary Module-ready closure file.
What Participants Observe — by Sector
Sectors where Piktalent runs the most KA121 & KA122 Mobility & Internships placements in Ireland.
Technology & SaaS
In-country focus: Software development, cloud computing, and digital products
Pharma & Life Sciences
In-country focus: Pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech, and clinical research
Finance & Fintech
In-country focus: Banking, insurance, fund administration, and payment systems
Business Services
In-country focus: Consulting, customer service, and corporate administration
Why Institutions Choose Piktalent
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