News
Financial Incentives May Get Best and Brightest
in Government
A recent poll conducted by Zogby International for the Partnership reveals new ways to attract students to federal
service.
Financial incentives could play a big role in getting the best and brightest to consider federal service. Seventy-three
percent of young people would consider applying for a program that would pay for their education and living expenses in exchange for service in the
federal government. This finding lends support to the potential effectiveness of the Roosevelt
Scholars program.
Salary is the most important factor for young people when considering a job, and the economy is the top critical issue young
people believe the federal government needs to address.
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Zogby report.
Government Jobs Prove Steady for Recent Graduates
University of Nevada
By Gregan Wingert
Childhood dreams mixed with the realities of an unstable economy have led some graduates to consider looking for employment in
federal security agencies that guarantee job security.
"You don't tend to see lay-offs in the government sector," said Special Agent Michael Solari of the Las Vegas branch of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Read complete article.
Welcome New Call to Serve Members
Is your
university or agency an official member of
Call to Serve? If not, learn how to join. Also, make sure we have an updated contact for your organization.
"Saint Louis University is interested in participating in Call to Serve to increase our students'
knowledge about ways to serve others in their chosen professions. Recently, we have seen an increase in the number of students at Saint Louis
University expressing an interest in working for the federal government or serving others in some capacity." (Wendy LaBenne, Saint Louis University, Missouri)
"Roanoke College is constantly seeking new partnerships to help find career and/or internship opportunities
for our students. The federal government agencies offer a wealth of opportunities, and since many of our students are interested in pursuing such, we
have chosen to join this network. We hope that doing so will benefit our students and graduates, but also the federal agencies who are involved." (Toni McLawhorn, Roanoke College, Virginia)
The Partnership is Hiring Full-Time
Staff
Know someone with a passion for public service? The Partnership for Public Service is hiring! We are now seeking a new Staff
Writer/Editor, Development Associate, and Program Associate for Government Transformation.
Find out more about
these full-time positions.
GW Law Creates Service-Oriented Position
The position of Associate Dean for Public Service and Public Interest is the latest addition to the staff of George Washington
University (GW) Law School, thanks to the school's strong history of placing graduates in federal service. The position will require
coordinating the Public Service/Interest Programs and working with admissions, career development staff and faculty.
For more information and to apply, go to the GW Careers website and search on job posting number 0600672.
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