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Thank you to Amber D. Jackson, MPS for sharing her inspirational journey in public service with our fantastic partner Humans of Public Service! Look out for more posts featuring alums of schools of public service, including more from the Clinton School of Public Service, making a difference in the public sector.

Amber D. Jackson, MPS Little Rock, AR She/Her Post 2/3  After my social work undergrad, I chose to attend the Clinton School of Public Service. I wanted to learn more about policy and how to make an impact on a larger level. After a fellowship and internship at the Arkansas Department of Human Services, I was starting to believe government could still create positive change. I felt it was critical to work inside the system to figure out how to change it. I took a job in higher education at a predominantly white institution that was establishing an Office of Diversity and Inclusion. I hit the jackpot with my boss there - she was incredible, and I learned so much. That experience led me to launch my own consulting business and then work for a nonprofit during the pandemic, focusing on collaborative problem-solving and dialogue. After my former boss was named Little Rock's first Chief Equity Officer, she called and asked me to join her team as program manager. For me, it was a perfect fit. I'm part of the “Xennial” micro-generation - we had an analog childhood but a digital adulthood. I have enough millennial in me to be driven by purpose, combined with an incredible work ethic my parents taught me. My work has to have meaning - it's part of my DNA. When asked what public service means to me, the first thing that comes to mind is “relentlessly pursuing justice.” That's what drives me every day in my role.

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The Future Leaders of Schools of Public Service Initiative has created a network of leaders who lean on and support each other to reach new heights. Thank you to the co-chairs of the program for creating such a warm, welcoming community! Dr. Nisha Botchwey Carissa Schively Slotterback Matthew Auer

At a time when entire US budget is in the spotlight, this new #VolckerAlliance report shows how $1T in annual federal grants may be used more effectively. Based on 2nd #Ravitch Public Finance Initiative Symposium this fall. https://lnkd.in/eQBH8bQH

Paul A. Volcker Government Internship Awardee and proud NextGen Service member Katie Ritchie shared her story with Humans of Public Service! Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3, and thank you to Katie for speaking to the real change possible in government. The Volcker Alliance Arizona State University

With over 2,000 registered attendees, it's clear that technologists are ready and eager to transition to the public sector. The Volcker Alliance is excited to partner with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Tech Talent Project, and other TechToGov coalition members on this series of virtual hiring forums. Read the full press release below. Visit techtogov.org to learn more and stay tuned to register for the next fair on March 20, 2025!

In repeated discussions with HR officials who have been struggling to fill positions in a tight workforce, many have pointed to the idea that there’s a wealth of available talent, when the need for a formal college credential has been dropped. In fact, over the last two years, more than 20 state governments have passed legislation or taken executive action on skills-first hiring practices, removing degree requirements and college degree screens from public-sector jobs. Still, despite these changes, public-sector hiring trends still tend to prioritize degrees. That’s why five states – Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut and Louisiana – joined forces to build upon this concept with a first-of-its-kind cohort led by the social enterprise Opportunity@Work. Dubbed “Transformers in the Public Sector” –this effort will “help state agencies break down barriers for workers who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) rather than a bachelor’s degree.” The states will collaborate and receive targeted support over the next 12 months to refine and implement these efforts. In addition, the initiative, will also include technical assistance support provided by The Volcker Alliance. Sara Mogulescu Leslie Scott Parker Kayla Leslie PSHRA Bob Lavigna, IPMA-HR SCP Linda Misegadis, CPP, CPM, CCM, IPMA-CP Cara Woodson Welch Jennifer Fairweather, DBA, SHRM-SCP, PSHRA-SCP, PHR For more details, see B&G's Weekly Management Update at: https://lnkd.in/eyyQv9eB

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to the millions of Americans who sacrificed for this country and continue to serve as an invaluable public service pillar.

This past weekend, UNM School of Public Administration proudly hosted a group of The Volcker Alliance Next Generation Service Corps ambassadors on campus at The University of New Mexico. They learned about the intersection of #STEM and #PublicService and the impact of our country's #nuclear program on the people of New Mexico.