Town Hall
PPIA Town Hall at Baruch College
PPIA brought together alumni, students, and public service leaders at Baruch College for a conversation focused on leadership, policy, and the future of public service.
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Apply to attend one of our Public Service Weekends. PSWs are three-day programs that introduce college students and recent post-grads to the wide range of opportunities in public service.
About the Program
These three-day programs bring students together to learn about the wide and diverse field of policy opportunities available to them. PSWs are catered to university students at all levels who are interested in pursuing a career in public policy.
Each conference has its own application process that is released on a rolling basis as PSW dates are confirmed. Admitted students may receive financial assistance for travel, accommodations, and food.
Students of all university levels, as well as recent graduates, are encouraged to apply.
PPIA on the Move
Building partnerships that widen pathways into public service.
PPIA is engaging key partners, collaborating with leaders, and exploring new opportunities to strengthen the leadership pipeline.
Explore the HighlightsMomentum is building across the PPIA network.
Through town halls, roundtables, and strategic meetings, PPIA is expanding visibility, deepening relationships, and creating more ways for students and alumni to connect with public service leadership opportunities.
Featured Events
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Roundtable
PPIA Roundtable at NAPA SELC
At the NAPA Social Equity Leadership Conference at Rutgers University-Newark, PPIA convened a roundtable discussion on expanding pathways into public service and strengthening leadership pipelines.
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Volcker Alliance
Met with Sara Mogulescu to discuss expanding collaborations through public service pathways connected to the Next Generation Service Corps Program.
Schwarzman Scholars
Met with Sarah Fischer to celebrate PPIA’s formal partnership and elevate stories of alumni who are both PPIA Fellows and Schwarzman Scholars.
Goldman Sachs
Met with PPIA alumni to express appreciation for their financial support and continued commitment to PPIA’s mission.
NAPA
Met with James-Christian Blockwood to celebrate mission alignment and a shared commitment to strengthening access, leadership, and opportunity.
ASPA
Met with Roger Hartley to explore potential collaborations that widen pathways into public service careers.
The Takeaway
PPIA is building momentum by engaging key partners, activating alumni, and pursuing collaborations that can expand public service leadership opportunities nationwide.
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Public Service Weekends introduce students to a wide variety of professions and sectors in a concise three-day conference format. During this time, students will hear from panels of policy professionals, participate in networking opportunities, and more!
PSWs ensure students walk away with an expanded policy knowledge base, and relationships with like-minded peers and potential employers. Students also learn and practice practical skills that enhance their leadership potential.
2024 Public Service Weekend Dates
George Washington University:
Elliott and Trachtenberg Schools
June 27-30, 2024
University of Texas at Austin:
LBJ School of Public Affairs
July 18-21, 2024
University of California, Los Angeles:
Luskin School
August 30-September 1, 2024
University of California, San Diego:
School of Global Policy and Strategy
November 1-3, 2024
George Mason University:
Schar School
February 21-23, 2025
