Congratulations to this year’s 14 interns placed in eight different host communities, where they will learn about local government management as a potential career path.

How mentorship accelerates leadership development, strengthens organizations, and helps prepare the next generation of local government leaders.

A mother and daughter duo of local government managers reflects on their shared occupation.

Join us in congratulating this year’s scholarship recipients, Rachel Boward and Melissa Ochoa.

The priority deadline for submissions is May 15, 2026.

Expanding workforce pathways to include international students and immigrant professionals is not only inclusive but also a strategic necessity for the future of local government.

Why the youngest generation in the workforce is critical to local government’s future

Managing Local Government: Cases in Effectiveness (Second Edition)—Case studies matter more than ever for today's local government managers. Here's why.

Practices that strengthen executive retention in local government leadership