Some local governments have successfully found ways to become involved with veterans in their communities and finding them a career.
At ICMA, one of our main priorities is to ensure local governments have the tools needed to properly assist veterans...
Word of advice to active duty personnel: Seek out opportunities to network with professionals in the field in which you'd like to get a job.
Word of advice to active duty personnel: Don’t underestimate the skill sets you have or the experience in the military.
Word of advice to active duty personnel: I would encourage any individual with a military background to consider local government.
Word of advice to active duty personnel: take advantage of any military educational dollars and earn your master of public administration degree.
Word of advice to active duty personnel: Explain your military skills and responsibilities in a way that someone who has never served in the military can easily understand.