PPIA Public Service Weekend
September 20-22, 2024
Challenge and prepare yourself to change the world by attending this exciting weekend conference hosted by the University at Albany’s nationally ranked Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy! You will learn from and interact with prominent local, state and federal officials and gain a better understanding of career options in public service and the knowledge and skills needed to get you to where you want to be.
THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND!
Students must provide their own transportation to and from Albany, NY. Participating students may be eligible to receive financial support to help supplement the cost of their travel. Hotel accommodations will be covered for those participants that need it.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
For additional information about PPIA and Public Service Weekends, visit the PPIA website.
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open! Applications will be accepted until July 14th at 11:59pm. Click here to apply.
PPIA Public Service Weekend will 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!
Public Service Weekends 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.
Undergraduate students at every level and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
All individuals are welcome to apply. If you can demonstrate involvement with diverse communities or convey how your cross-cultural experiences enable you to contribute to PPIA’s goal of building a diverse and more representative generation of leaders then your application will tend to be considered more favorably.
The application review team is interested in knowing your aspirations in public service, how your background informs your goals, and how attending a Public Service Weekend may help facilitate said goals. Try to capture these narratives in your resume and short answer responses.