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Local (city and county) government

City and county (local) government shapes the daily lives of communities through services like public safety, housing, transportation, and environmental management. Careers in local government offer the chance to make tangible, immediate impacts on neighborhoods, cities, and counties by improving quality of life and strengthening civic engagement.

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Madison and Dane County
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The rest of the state of WI
Local opportunities in the other 50 states

  • City/County Administrator
  • City/County Clerk
  • City Planner
  • Budget Analyst
  • Community & Economic Development Coordinator
  • Environmental Policy Specialist

How local government leaders are using AI

The Partnership for Public Service AI Center for Government® recently hosted a panel of local government leaders to discuss how artificial intelligence is currently being used or considered at the city and county level.

Joining us for this conversation were Kate …

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Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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The Future of Public Sector Hiring

If you are looking at state or local government and wondering why hiring is so confusing and lengthy, you are not alone. This report by Work for America delves into the issues surrounding filling these vital public sector roles.

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Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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A student shares their internship experience with Public Health Sauk County, a local government agency

My top three takeaways from my internship are:

The skills I have learned at La Follette has allowed me be more confident in working with policy. Specifically, PA 201 and CSCS 410 really helped me focus on the broader picture …

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Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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Contact & location

Phone
608-262-3908
Email
careerdev@lafollette.wisc.edu
Address

Sterling Hall, room 2406
475 N Charter Street
Madison, WI 53706

Career service hours

Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Remote)
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Remote)
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)
Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)
Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)

To make an appointment with me, just email your preferred dates/times - and whether you prefer in-person (W-F) or virtual (M-F) - and I will respond with a calendar hold.