Good Morning,
This time last month, I opened this digest with talk of being a year+ into the pandemic, and while we still are seeing the impacts, there also seems to be more signs of optimism. That optimism is extending to the job market. More and more organizations are hiring for new positions. Even if you aren't currently job searching, there are a number of opportunities to continue to help you build the skills and relationships that could be beneficial in your future search.
In this digest I will share a few professional opportunities, which will include conferences and workshops, upcoming events, past event recordings, and resources.
I also wanted to pass along congratulations to those who will soon graduate! We are excited to see you become Public Service Leaders! Happy end of the semester to those on campus, beginning of the summer term online, and start of PWEs to many!
As a reminder, I am always available to discuss your career goals, help with your Professional Development Plan, and/or review your resume/cover letter, help with your job search, and/or help as you negotiate a job offer. Wherever you are in the program or in your professional journey, I'd love to connect and help you develop your plan for next steps!
Lastly, don't forget to connect to the Microsoft Teams Career Services and Professional Development Team - access teams through Heelmail. We encourage you all to engage in the conversation in the teams group, ask questions, answer questions, share resources, etc. In addition to the team group, I am available for individual chat through MS teams (we can also simulate stopping by my office - if you see the circle by my picture is green, I'm not in an appointment and we can jump on a call or chat!).
Allison
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Professional Development Opportunities |
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The 2021 series of 90-minute webinars will focus on these topic areas: ethics, management skill-building, leadership, community outreach, workplace development, career-building and provide practical tools for effective coaching, mentoring, and problem solving.
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ANM is looking for session proposals for its virtual conference in October, it’s a wonderful opportunity to share your expertise and connect with professionals across the field! You can review the conference details and find the session survey here: https://allianceonline.org/page/conference
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Student registration is only $10!
This year, ELGL Pop Up conferences honor the essential work of local governments. We'll talk about the opportunities and challenges from the last year, and celebrate the amazing people who work in local public service.
Pop Up conferences are ELGL's approach to regional learning. Normally, we'd convene five conferences on the same day so members can learn about regional local government topics.
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If you attended our Coaching Webinar on April 21 you learned several great tips and ideas to improve public spaces through the use of art and creative thinking. We heard about turning streets into festival areas on the weekends, to partnering artists with urban planners, to eradicating homelessness by creating a program that allows those who are living on the streets to help keep those public areas clean.
As ICMA's Executive Director, Marc Ott stated, "Art enables us to come together from a place of empathy, compassion, and connection to create spaces for new opportunities." Use this guide to help you tap into your creative mind to find new solutions to maximize limited space in your community.
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Professional Organizations |
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Join ELGL - Free
ELGL Benefits:
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ASPA’s goal, particularly with our student members, is to help you find the resources you need to connect with others, provide you with a clear picture of the public administration profession and help you learn how to start on their career path. ASPA’s resources—especially for students—are an invaluable starting point, potentially for the rest of your careers.
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MPA and SOG Opportunities
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Watch the recording to hear insights on the topic of the arts economy and recovery after Covid-19 from Dara Silver, the Senior Vice President of Community Engagement & Partner Relations with The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and Nate McGaha, the Executive Director of Arts North Carolina.
Brought to you by: Jeana Taylor, Lauren Duncan, Daisy, Calixtro & the MPA Program
Look out for More information for additional conversations.
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Did you attend the Deil S. Wright Lecture and want to reference the information again, or miss it and want to watch (you should!).
Here is a link to the recorded lecture here is a PDF of the slides of the presentation.
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Apply here to take specific School of Government Client focused courses.
The overarching goal of this program is to provide professional development opportunities through an MPA co-curricular experience by allowing MPA students to participate in select SOG courses.
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Connect with classmates, colleagues across formats, and stay connected on Career and Professional Development news and opportunities
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The MPA Intranet has many resources for your entire time in the program. The Career Pages on the intranet have undergone a major update and are now up-to-date. These pages serve as a great resource for where to start when thinking about your career development, how to write a resume, interview prep, how to network, etc.
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Professional Development Plan
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Email Allison (binkley@sog.unc.edu) to meet to discuss your Professional Development Plan.
- As the job market and economy have become uncertain, it is especially important to consider your goals and steps to take to achieve those goals.
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Carolina MPA | UNC School of Government | carolinampa.sog.unc.edu | Website
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