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Early Careers at Cork City Council

Start strong. Grow with purpose. Make a difference.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for your first professional experience, Cork City Council offers exciting opportunities to learn, contribute and build a future in public service.

Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) Graduate Programme
Our graduates are the future leaders of local government. The LGMA Graduate Programme is a structured, multi-annual national programme that places graduates in local authorities across Ireland including right here at Cork City Council. Participants gain hands-on experience in areas like housing, environment, community development, corporate services, planning, and more.

What you can expect:

  • Real responsibility from day one.
  • Project-based learning across departments.
  • Ongoing mentoring and performance development.
  • A chance to make a genuine impact on the city and its people.

Does this sound interesting to you? For more information click here: Graduate-Recruitment-Programme-2024.pdf

College Internships & Work Placements
Explore local government through structured college placements in areas like engineering, planning, IT and human resources. Gain real-world experience, develop professional skills and see public service in action.

Note: Graduate positions are limited. Students should speak with their college placement co-ordinator for guidance.

Benefits of our student placements:

  • Supervised, real-world projects
  • Exposure to multidisciplinary teams
  • A supportive, inclusive environment
  • Opportunities to return as a graduate

Want to know more? Email us at recruitment@corkcity.ie

Kick-start your public service career with purpose. Find out more about upcoming opportunities on our Current Vacancies - Cork City Council or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates.

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