Why Public Administration Part II

Written By Ian Coyle

I happen to be speaking to two different groups of students in two different academic programs I am affiliated with, both this week. The subjects are the same - local government as a career path. Local government is calling, and it’s exciting and it’s an excellent career path for students to consider! Why?

  • You can make a real impact. You’re making a difference in serving the public.

  • There are also diverse roles for every degree – from engineering and planning to communications, HR, IT, to the trades and more.

  • Internships, grad programs, and entry-level roles are out there and obtainable. These are good quick-starts to the path ahead.

  • The government check always cashes (well, 99.9% of the time). You can have career stability with purpose – that is a main benefit of public sector work

Ian Coyle
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