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UMACT Scholarship Application

The UMACT Scholarship Program is being established as of 2021. Its purpose is to provide support for deserving, academically promising students enrolled in graduate programs at universities in the Central Texas area; specifically, those seeking degrees in public administration, urban affairs, or a closely related field. Deadline • The application deadline is September 15 • … Continued

Arts-Based Community Engagement Cohort – Apply by September 24th

How we can partner with artists and culture-bearers to increase the power of municipal engagement processes? Many have not lived through a time in history when engaging the community in critical conversations has been both so hard – and so needed – all at the same time.  But if there is a silver lining to … Continued

Find the Joyce in Your Community

This article was written by Katie Beemer as part of our AARP Livable Communities series. Katie Beemer recently graduated from Grand Valley State University, where she completed her Masters in Public Administration. She most recently worked as a Management Fellow for the City of Wayland, MI. Connect on Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram. or at ktbeemer@gmail.com. … Continued

Splash into Local Government: Jessica VanderKolk

This article in Splash Into Local Government Series was written by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. She is an eternal communicator, storyteller and local government nerd, who adores her husband, son, and dog. Her self-care is daily running, local restaurants, and Twitter. You can contact her by email and LinkedIn. … Continued

Webinar Rewind: YouTube & Wibbitz for Video Creation

View the Slide Deck Originally aired August 25, 2021 as part of the Reaching the Broader Social Media Landscape series. Find future events at elgl.org/SocialLandscape Over 80% of Americans say they use YouTube according to Pew—and no, that’s not a typo. We’ll explore YouTube’s audience (hint: it’s everyone) and how they use it, then switch … Continued

Virtual Job Fair for Texas Local Governments

ELGL is piloting the concept of a virtual local government job fair in conjunction with the virtual #ELGLInspire event on September 14, 2021 for Texas State University students. If your Texas local government agency is interested in participating, please follow these three easy steps: Save the date for September 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Your … Continued

Splash into Local Government: Jeannetta Maxena, MPA

This article in Splash Into Local Government Series was written by Jeannetta Maxena, MPA, Senior Management Fellow, City of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jeannetta Maxena is a local government professional in the South Florida Region. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Central Florida, having earned both a BA in political science in 2014 … Continued

Scholarship Opportunity: Cal-ICMA 2021 ICMA Annual Conference

2021 Cal-ICMA Scholarship Application ICMA Annual Conference: October 3 – 6, 2021 Portland, Oregon (and Digital) The Cal-ICMA 2021 ICMA Annual Conference Scholarship includes complimentary conference registration as well as a travel stipend to cover lodging and transportation expenses related to attendance. The ICMA Annual Conference will be held October 3-6, 2021 in Portland, Oregon (and Digital). Please apply by … Continued

eBook – The American Rescue Plan: How to Modernize Local Government

This eBook is brought to you by our friends at GovPilot. The American Rescue Plan & Local Governments’ Overdue Digital Transformation outlines the many financial, operational and societal benefits of local government digitizing operations and services. The report provides local governments with the knowledge to effectively conserve resources, satisfy citizens, and increase productivity through the … Continued

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