Early careers and apprenticeships
Graduate Programme
We joined the LGA’s flagship graduate programme Impact in 2023 – a fast-track graduate programme for bright and passionate individuals who want to make a difference while excelling in their own careers.
Graduates rotate between three to four placements to gain a wide range of experience and skills, alongside development modules, delivered by both Impact and by the councils, working towards a Level 7 CMI qualification.
To find out more and apply, please visit Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme for candidates | Local Government Association
Work experience
Every year, we give young people an opportunity to find out more about careers in local government through work experience in the Spring and Summer terms.
Our application process will open in January and will be for students in Year 10 or above that attend a school within our districts.
Apprenticeships
We are proactive in supporting current and future employees with their professional development via apprenticeships. Please visit ourvacancies page to view and apply to our apprenticeship vacancies.
Data Privacy Notice
You have the right to be informed what the council does with your personal data. You can read about the Data Privacy Notice for Work experience by going to the link below:
Data Privacy Notice – Work experience

Contact us - Learning and Development Team
Vale of White Horse District Council
Abbey House
Abbey Close
Abingdon
OX14 3JE