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September 26, 2022

UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance Opportunities: NextGen Civic Leaders Corps, Junior Summer Institute

  1. NextGen Civic Leaders Corps—open to all majors and class standing, NextGen program allows students to recognize and deepen their commitment to community engagement and public service. Interested students can fill out this interest form [docs.google.com] and our team will reach out with the next steps or email us at nextgenleader@uw.edu.
  2. Junior Summer Institute (JSI)  — applications for JSI opened on September 1 and will close on November 1. I would love to see some of your students apply and hopefully select our program as their number one choice. I’ve included a generic message and flyer for ease of distribution to your listserv.

As part of Public Policy and International Affairs [ppiaprogram.org] (PPIA) program that promotes the inclusion and full participation of underrepresented groups in domestic and international public service. The UW Evans School’s JSI program is a fully-funded, rigorous seven-week summer program with a curriculum that includes economics, policy analysis, implementation, quantitative methods, and community engagement – all designed to sharpen students’ quantitative, analytic, and leadership skills. Check out this flyer for more information!

Evans School JSI participants will also gain exposure to the breadth and richness of public service in the Pacific Northwest through experiential learning opportunities, including mentorship, field trips, and engagement with community-based practitioners, regional leaders, and elected officials.  

What: Junior Summer Institute (JSI)

Who: Rising seniors of all majors

When: June 20-August 5, 2023

Why: *Gain a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in the field of public policy

*Enhance knowledge and skills to support future pursuit of careers in public policy & public service

*Exposure to curriculum that includes economics, quantitative methods, policy analysis & implementation, and leadership & community engagement

*Gain mentorship and shadowing exposure to practitioners in the field of public policy and public affairs.

I’d appreciate your assistance in sharing the JSI program (flyer attached) with your networks, as appropriate. Application [app.smarterselect.com] for Summer 2023 is open now! For questions, please email ppia@uw.edu.