Tag: MPA

Josh’s Job Search Becomes Chris’ Job Search

After the wildly popular Josh’s Job Search and Josh’s Job Search 2.0 we looked around for another Josh who wanted to work in local government and do informational interviews but we came up empty. However, fear not! We found a Portland State MPA Student who is willing to continue the Josh legacy, his name is … Continued

Trending Now: MPA@UNC Announces Fellowship for ELGL Members

MPA@UNC Announces ELGL Fellowship Connect: Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter, Web, YouTube ELGL members are now eligible to receive a $5,000 fellowship to earn your Masters in Public Administration online from the University of North Carolina School of Government. Applications and enrollment happen on a rolling basis and you can find out more below or by going … Continued

On Campus with University of Nevada, Reno MPA Program

The next stop on our tour of MPA programs around the country takes us to the Biggest Little City in the World and the University of Nevada, Reno. Wikipedia tells us that the university has a center for Basque studies (including Basque language!) due to the sizable Basque population in the area. Who knew?! No … Continued

What is an Assistant To? Mary Van Milligen, City of Woodbury, MN

What exactly does the Assistant to the City Manager do? In between other duties as assigned, council meetings, and a bewildering assortment of public inquiries, several ELGL members have collaborated to identify essential advice for the MPA student with aspirations of one day having a job. Ryan Adams, Irving, TX, Nathan Mosley, Wheat Ridge, CO, and Julie … Continued

What is an Assistant To? Julie Eckenrode, Town of Carrboro, NC

What exactly does the Assistant to the City Manager do? In between other duties as assigned, council meetings, and a bewildering assortment of public inquiries, several ELGL members have collaborated to identify essential advice for the MPA student with aspirations of one day having a job. Ryan Adams, Irving, TX and Nathan Mosley, Wheat Ridge, … Continued

What is an Assistant To? Ryan Adams, City of Irving, TX

ELGL has assembled an “A” team of Assistant To’s willing to provide insight into their transition from MPA Candidate to gainfully employed local government professional. In between other duties as assigned, council meetings, and a bewildering assortment of public inquiries, Nathan Mosley, Ryan Adams, Clay Curtin, and Ben McCready have collaborated to identify essential advice … Continued

What Exactly Is an Assistant to the City Manager?

Ben McCready, Rock Island (IL) assistant to the city manager, debuts a new column on the role of an assistant to the city manager, and most importantly, he gives you exclusive access into what the heck an assistant to the city manager does. This past weekend I made a routine trip to the farmers market. Awash … Continued

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