publicjobs is delighted to receive an AHEAD Willing and Able Mentoring (WAM) Leader Award 2026, recognising our contribution to facilitating WAM placements across the Civil Service and promoting the employment of graduates with disabilities.
Last year, the AHEAD WAM programme celebrated its 20-year anniversary, marking two decades of supporting graduates with disabilities into paid, mentored employment. During this time, the programme has placed almost 800 disabled graduates in employment, helping create valuable opportunities and promote a more inclusive workplace.
publicjobs is proud to play a part in this journey, working closely with AHEAD to support WAM placements across the Civil Service and help create meaningful employment opportunities for graduates with disabilities. The WAM programme provides graduates with disabilities with the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience, develop their skills and build confidence in the workplace, while giving employers the opportunity to develop more inclusive recruitment and employment practices.
Receiving the WAM Leader Award 2026 is recognition of the commitment across the Civil Service to creating accessible and inclusive career opportunities.
We would like to thank AHEAD for the recognition and for their continued support and partnership. We look forward to continuing our work together towards a more inclusive Civil Service where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. Our goal is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Ireland today.