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A new programme is set to offer employment opportunities for graduates with disabilities right here in Kilkenny.
Kilkenny County Council have teamed up with AHEAD to offer paid graduate-level job opportunities exclusively for people with disabilities.
AHEAD, established in 1988, is dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities for people with disabilities through inclusive education, employment programs, and advocacy efforts.
Their ‘Willing Able Mentoring Programme’ (WAM) partners with leading employers across the island.
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In 2025, WAM is partnering with the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) and several local authorities across Ireland to recruit graduates with disabilities (minimum NFQ Level 6 qualification) for a range of roles across the country.
Nationally, the positions span various sectors including HR, Climate and Environment, Library Services, Customer Service, and Communications.
According to recent census data, 22% of the Irish population reported having a disability, while the disability population in Kilkenny is 21.5%, just below the national statistic for people with disabilities.
People with disabilities continue to face barriers to employment, access to crucial services and education.
A report from IBEC has shown that a person with a disability is just over half as likely to be employed as a non-disabled peer, with Ireland’s rate of employment amongst people with disabilities half the European average, while the gap in employment between people with disabilities and people without is the second widest in Europe.
People with disabilities interested in working with Kilkenny County Council should register now on the WAMWorks database to apply for roles through the WAM programme and receive updates on new work opportunities in your area.
For more information on AHEAD and the overall WAM Programme, please visit www.ahead.ie/wam
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