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Our Erasmus+ Programme

Capacity Ireland is a community-based training provider offering high-quality training and work experience that provides our participants with learning and employment opportunities. Capacity Ireland is offering 3 month fully funded Erasmus+ Programme placements in Porto. You do not need to be in full-time education to apply. This is open to anyone seeking a unique, beneficial and once in a lifetime learning opportunity abroad.

Departure date for the flight to Portugal will be in mid September.

Name of Company: Ideal&CO

Job Title: Leather Maker / Worker

Location: R. Barão do Corvo nº271, 4400-039 Vila Nova de Gaia

Website: https://idealandco.com/

Duration: 3 months

Company Description

Ideal & Co – Living Heritage is a workshop / boutique leather goods brand based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. With roots dating back to 1959, the brand stands out for its timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, and commitment to using premium, locally sourced materials. From backpacks and messenger bags to refi ned small leather goods, each piece is thoughtfully made in Portugal.

Located on Rua Barão do Corvo, the showroom off ers a warm, personalized experience—often guided by the founders themselves. Visitors consistently praise the attention to detail, the intimate atmosphere, and the rich storytelling behind each product. Ideal & Co is also an active presence in the Portuguese creative scene.

Role Description:

The participant will undertake a 3-month placement as a Leather Worker / Maker Assistant supporting the Ideal&CO team in creating high-quality leather accessories for fashion and homeware. Working closely with skilled leather makers, the assistant will help with the preparation, crafting, and fi nishing of leather pieces, ensuring that each product aligns with the brand’s high standards of craftsmanship and design. This is a hands-on role involving working directly with leather materials, assisting in studio operations, and contributing to the overall production workfl ow in a creative, artisanal environment. Prior experience in leatherwork or craftsmanship is required — we’re looking for someone who already has some familiarity with working by hand, but above all, someone passionate, detail-oriented, and dedicated to refi ned, handmade design.

Required Applicant Profile:

• Previous experience working with leather or in handcrafted production
• Strong interest in fashion, design, and making leather accessories
• Hands-on, manual approach; enjoys working with materials and tools
• Extremely detail-oriented and perfectionist — a keen eye for quality
• Refi ned aesthetic sense and sensitivity to craftsmanship
• Patient, precise, and committed to learning and improving

What Capacity Ireland offers our participants

In order to support you during your work placement Capacity Ireland will provide you with the following:

• €140 per week subsistence allowance
• Training course in Digital Media
• Shared apartment (your own bedroom, shared living spaces such as kitchen, living room and bathroom). Typically sharing with 2 other participants on the same programme.
• Language tuition - Online and Classroom based
• Flights to and from your destination (including airport transfers on arrival in your host city)
• Travel medical insurance for the duration of your stay
• Ongoing support and local pastoral care for the duration of your stay.

Vocational Training Course

As part of our Erasmus+ Programme, all our participants are enrolled in a vocational training course in Digital Media

• Lectures, guided group work and assessments will take place before and during your Erasmus+ placement remotely through your laptop.
• Lectures start before our participants begin their work placement, this will be the two weeks leading to your fly out date.
• There will be several assignments and/or exams during the 3 months depending on which course you are in.
• It is mandatory for all participants to complete all aspects of the course before and during their Erasmus+ Programme work placement.

How to Apply:

Before applying please ensure you have read the following key requirements:

VERY IMPORTANT - YOU MUST FILL OUT OUR CAPACITY IRELAND APPLICATION FORM TO APPLY - https://forms.gle/AXrJ9WCmwsFdqBUUA

This can be found on our website here - https://www.capacityireland.ie/erasmus

• To be eligible applicants must be currently residing within the Ireland. Have an irish postal address, bank account and must have the right to live and work in Ireland.
• Students are not eligible - we are unable to accept applications from individuals looking for ‘year in industry’ placements.
• Placements are for fixed periods of 92 days (13 weeks) and it is a requirement that you spend the full period in your destination country. The start date (flight out to your host destination) will be in mid September. The end date will be 91 days after departure.
• There will be several online sessions of preparatory training that will be done remotely (1 - 3 hours each) before our participants fly out. At these preparatory training sessions, you will receive information on the programme, meet your lecturers, other participants and start your vocational course. Attendance at these preparatory training sessions is compulsory. They will start the week before you're due to leave.
• Applications are only being accepted for September - December 2026.
• If you don't fill out a form YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. After you fill out the form you will need to send us an updated CV (with your own name and surname in the file name).

Interviews are completed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

You are advised to submit your application early as roles fill up very quickly.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: Up to €560.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free or subsidised travel
• Housing allowance
• Language training provided

Application question(s):

• Have you completed the Capacity Ireland application form? This is a requirement of applying to the programme.

https://forms.gle/AXrJ9WCmwsFdqBUUA
Send your CV and Portfolio to: anacorreia@capacityireland.ie

Work Location: In person