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2024 Public Service Roadshow inspires the next generation of public servants

Every fall, the Partnership for Public Service visits campuses across the country to provide workshops and training on navigating federal career opportunities, to recruit for paid opportunities in government, and to connect with students and advisors.  

The third annual Public Service Roadshow reached more than 2,600 students across the country through in-person and virtual information sessions—a record number. During on-campus visits at 34 universities in 14 states, Partnership staff spoke to students and higher education partners, including career service advisors, faculty, administrators and others, about the everyday impact of federal civilian careers and the exciting opportunities available across government.  

Spotlight on the Partnership’s annual federal career expo 

In addition, the Partnership hosted its third annual federal career expo, which featured representatives from 18 federal agencies and more than 200 students and alumni from over 50 universities. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel delivered keynote remarks.  

New states added to the roadshow map 

This year, the Public Service Roadshow made stops at colleges and universities in Montana, Nebraska and South Dakota for the first time.  

These in-person visits included Nebraska Indian Community College, Little Priest Tribal College, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, the University of Montana, Salish Kootenai College and Flathead Valley Community College.  

Visits outside the Washington, D.C. area expose a wide array of campus communities to federal employment opportunities and encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, education levels and geographic locations to consider a career in government. 

Spotlight on tribal colleges and universities 

Of the campuses visited, 40% are minority-serving institutions, including three tribal colleges and universities. Visits to these campuses spotlighted federal opportunities for individuals from tribal communities in a wide range of career fields, engaging students who bring a unique perspective and important cultural insights to the workforce.  

Earlier this year, the Partnership launched a custom internship program in the areas of tribal agriculture and food policy with the Department of Agriculture’s Office of Tribal Relations. Internship alumni connected with students as virtual guest speakers during roadshow visits this fall, and one of the USDA’s tribal liaisons joined the Partnership for two campus visits.

The Partnership remains committed to reaching new tribal colleges and universities and seeks to create future cohorts of public servants interested in work that benefits Indian Country. 

Planting a seed for public service 

At each roadshow stop, the Partnership spoke directly with students and higher education partners to hear about their interests, questions and skills—all while highlighting how and why federal employment is an excellent career option for individuals from a range of lived experiences.  

All told, more than 20 federal employees discussed their pathways into public service and offered advice to students pursuing a government career.  

To learn more about the 2024 Public Service Roadshow, explore our impact report. 

This annual cross-country initiative is just one way the Partnership supports students, job seekers, higher education professionals and early-career talent. 

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