Alliance Strategies, the umbrella entity that strategically and tactically serves the Alliance Abroad global footprint as a leading facilitator of global cultural exchange programs, yesterday announced plans to hire 15 employees in Galway over the next five years.
The Galway jobs were announced as part of a package of 100 jobs being created by five progressive companies to be located around the country.
Alliance Strategies, headquartered in Texas, currently has eight worldwide offices and an extensive network of partners to facilitate meaningful cultural exchanges.
The hub in Galway will lead the company’s strategy in areas of global marketing, finance and corporate supports.
The company’s business operations move around three main products: Opportunities to work abroad, framed on an immersive cultural experience, career development programmes that offer professional training and hands-on experience, and an extensive portfolio of ancillary services to support and ensure all their stakeholders live an experience of a lifetime.
From its eight offices strategically located in Australia, Mexico, Spain, Poland, Dubai, South Africa, and the United States, and extensive network of recruiting partners worldwide, Alliance Strategies have successfully facilitated meaningful cultural exchange experiences and career development opportunities for hundreds of thousands of international participants from over 50 countries.
Opening the Irish office in 2022 represents a springboard from which Alliance Strategies will continue its global development, offering an even greater network of opportunities for exceptional young people who want to connect with forward-thinking employers.
The hub in Galway will lead the company’s global marketing strategy, international finance, and other corporate supports for its regional hubs. Opening with 3 new staff, the company has plans to grow the Irish workforce to 15 over the next 5 years. Future plans include the offering of working holiday opportunities into Ireland as well as strategically support the Irish hospitality and culinary industry, with this development we hope to create up to 20 new jobs in Ireland.
Speaking at the launch of the office in Galway, CEO James Bell said they looking forward to the next phase of growth for the company, positioning Alliance Strategies as a frontrunner of the international exchange community.
“Ireland was an easy choice for us to locate our corporate services hub, with an open and networked workforce, fantastic connectivity to Europe and the USA, and great support on the ground from the IDA and other agencies.
“Together with my team in Ireland and around the world, we will continue to connect global citizens with educational opportunities, personal enlightenment, economic prosperity, and cultural awareness.”
Simon Coveney TD and IDA Ireland yesterday announced the creation of the jobs.
Making the announcement Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Covene said he warmly welcome IDA’s announcement today that five new companies will be coming to our shores, creating 100 new jobs.
“The positions will be spread across a range of sectors and indeed cities, demonstrating Ireland’s position as an excellent strategic choice for global business, both in terms of our geographic location and our wealth of diverse and highly skilled talent. I wish all involved the very best in their respective new ventures,” he said.
