AmeriCorps Alums is bringing together the Clinton School of Public Service and the Bush School of Government and Public Service to host three continuing education series events. Both schools offer matches to the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, and they are co-hosting events in Des Moines, Dallas, and New Orleans to highlight their respective programs, as well as their commitment to AmeriCorps and public service. The events will also feature broader panel discussions around “Careers In Public Service” with panelists composed of AmeriCorps alumni who are employed in the government or public service locally and will eagerly share valuable insights from their careers.
These events are open to Alums and current AmeriCorps members. Both the Bush and Clinton Schools have a high opinion of AmeriCorps Alums as students who bring important experience from national service into the classroom setting.
“AmeriCorps Alums very naturally fit with our Clinton School program,” said Alex Thomas, Director of Admissions at the Clinton School. “We are a very unique, hands-on Masters program, with substantial domestic and international field service work complimenting our thorough classroom experience. The ‘doing spirit’ of AmeriCorps public servants very easily parallels the spirit of the Clinton School’s Masters of Public Service.”
The Des Moines, North Texas, and New Orleans chapters will be hosting events throughout November and into December. “This is an incredible opportunity for alumni and current AmeriCorps members to learn about two schools committed to national service and that are leading the push to develop degrees specifically focused on public service,” said Chad Driscoll, chapter leader with the Des Moines Chapter. “In talking with local chapter members and AmeriCorps programs in our area, they are excited to attend this professional development experience right here in Des Moines.”
Links to the event dates and details are available below:
North Texas (Dallas)- Register; Wednesday, November 20, 2013; 6:30PM to 8:30PM
New Orleans, LA- Register; Tuesday, December 10, 2013; 6:00PM to 8:00PM