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State Government Agencies

State governments sit at the intersection of public policy and implementation—crafting and managing programs in education, healthcare, transportation, and more. Working at the state level provides opportunities to influence public policy that affects millions of residents while collaborating with agencies and legislators.

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🏛️ Sample job titles

  • Legislative Policy Analyst
  • Compliance Evaluator
  • Public Health Program Manager
  • Budget Analyst
  • Grants Manager
  • Housing Support Policy Specialist
  • Government Relations Program Advisor
  • Learn all about state level policy careers

A student shares their internship experience with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services at the Southern Wisconsin Center, a state government agency

This summer, I worked as a therapist assistant intern for the Southern Wisconsin Center, serving adults with intellectual disabilities. I directly shadowed the recreational therapist team, whose duties included running specialty groups with residents, engaging in 1:1 programming, assisting with …

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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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A student shares their internship experience with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, a state government agency

During my time at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services serving as their Trauma Care Analyst I’ve learned many valuable things. My top three takeaways from this internship are that:

The skills that I learned at La Follette helped me …

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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)

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You may also drop in for quick (5 minute or less) questions during on-campus hours if the door is open