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There is a growing trend among the nation's
elite collleges and universities to cultivate programs that address global poverty
issues and engage students in grassroots development. These universities are relying
on the Foundation for Sustainable Development to supply an infrastructure that safely
trains and enables students. For information please visit their Web site.
Since 1969, the Urban Fellows Program has introduced
America’s finest college graduates to local government and public service.
The nine-month program which offers a paid stipend of $30,000, combines full time
employment with a comprehensive seminar series exploring the mechanics of local government
and electoral politics as well as important issues facing the City. Fellows come
to appreciate the wide range of challenges in New York City government from the budget
the wide range of challenges in New York City government from the budget process
to agency operations, affordable housing, to affordable health care and education
to economic development.
The unique opportunity to work with current decision
makers distinguishes the Urban Fellows Program as the premier training program in
the public arena. Alumni are consistently found in leadership positions throughout
the government as well as the private and non-profit sector.
Applications for the 2009-10 program year are available
on their Web site.
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