Apply now for the national graduate development programme

The IDeA is now welcoming applications for the national graduate development programme (ngdp) for local government.



The programme is designed to put your vision and creative thinking as an ambitious graduate to use, and – by showcasing your talent – will give you the chance to fast track your career and become a senior manager as quickly as possible. Your work could take you in many different directions, and will enable you to not only recommend change, but actually make it happen.



The ngdp consists of four key components:

  • an induction event
  • core placements within a ‘host’ local council
  • membership of the IDeA Graduate Leadership Academy
  • ongoing mentoring.


  • To find out more about the ngdp, watch our new videos about some of our trainees and their work.



    To apply for the ngdp go to www.ngdp.co.uk