Wednesday March 14
We had someone come speak to our class from the
Presidential Management Fellowship Program. It seems like a really cool program
and it has me seriously considering heading back east and back to the federal government.
Really made me seriously consider it for a moment. Then I remember that ive
done that stuff and I want to be in local government, Here is a brief on the
program. Maybe one of you might want to chck it out…
In addition to salary and
benefits, the PMF Program gives you a lot in return for your hard work. Your
two-year appointment will provide a fast-paced opportunity to gain experience
and develop your talents. You will be challenged with opportunities to flourish
into a problem solver, strategic thinker and future leader. In addition to
working at a single Federal agency, you may have the option to participate
in a rotational opportunity at another agency. These rotational
opportunities will challenge you even further and give you insight into
how other areas of government operate.
While serving as a PMF,
you will receive:
160 hours
of formal classroom training (on leadership, management, policy and other
topics)
Challenging
work assignments
Feedback
on your work
At least
one 4 to 6 month developmental assignment
Potential
for accelerated promotions
A certificate of completion, which permits
immediate appointment to a position in the competitive or excepted service and
carries prestige anywhere you go thereafter
This is really interesting. I've decided I don't really want to work for the federal government but this is definitely something to consider. It seems like all of the jobs I look at require so much experience. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've always wondered whether this apprenticeship type training might be more effective than the class-based education of your typical college, at least for specialized careers.
ReplyDeleteThat is great. I have loved the MPA program at ASU but they are very local government oriented. It would have expanded my education if I was more federal gov, state gov, and local gov oriented.
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