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Early careers in local government


The LGA has created information to support both councils and young people in understanding the landscape of early careers routes into local government, whether that is through:

  • apprenticeships
  • T Levels
  • graduate schemes
  • scholarships
  • work experience
  • supported internships
  • traineeships.

Career changers

Your career to date may have given you transferable skills and experience that are just right for a new career in local government.

In this section:

Working in local government - a guide for councils

Engage with early careers opportunities and attract new talent to your workforce.

Working in local government - a guide for students

Whether you are about to leave school or university there are opportunities in local government that will match your ambitions.

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