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The Power of Your MPA
Whether you are a midcareer professional or interested in finding a new career, do not forget to use the power of your MPA degree. Obtaining your MPA means that you…
Preparing New Public Servants for a MultiSector Career
Experienced professionals entering MPA/MPP programs begin their education well aware of the skills needed for advancement. In contrast, recent grads without such experience may not be as adept. In a…
What’s Missing From the MPA Curriculum?
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Evelyn Trammell July 31, 2015 Public sector environments are dynamic…
Blending Public Administration Education With Accounting
Governments need accountants and fill that need by hiring graduates with degrees awarded by business programs. Students interested in government careers typically choose to study in the social sciences rather…
Positioning Procurement Management to Support Enterprise Goals
Public servants, whether at the federal, state or local level, recognize the risks and opportunities inherent in contracting for goods or services. Yet, evidence suggests they do not give a…
Happy Birthday Medicare and Medicaid
This week marks the 50th birthday of Medicare and Medicaid—the two principal health care programs in the United States. Some people view these programs as the main reason why government…
Collaborative Decision-Making to End Child Poverty
Children are the future” has become an axiom. According to the National Center for Children in Poverty, 16 million children in the United States live in families with incomes below…
Making the Case for Millennials in the Public Sector
As a recent graduate with a master's in political science and a graduate certificate in nonprofit management, finding a job has not been easy. While overall unemployment has declined, the…
Tips For Entry Level Public Servants
Public sector organizations are under pressure like never before. Many agencies are overwhelmed and are not fully meeting their objectives. Part of your challenge is to figure out which skills…
Whose Data?
It is well-known that the pursuit of performance information can be perceived as threatening, risky or even scary. Governments see the promise of harnessing data to manage and improve their…
Tapping Into the Employment Potential of the Public Services Sector
The number of state and local government jobs is predicted to increase by 1.4 million over the next 10 years. MPA graduates possess unique skills that are utilized at all…