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Service to Service

Connecting veterans and military families with public service education pathways
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National Service to Service Initiative

Veterans and military families seeking careers in public service now have greater access to graduate education and career development support through Service to Service, a national initiative led by the Volcker Alliance and We the Veterans. This effort connects them with opportunities in state and local government, equipping them with the skills and resources needed for impactful careers. As one of 12 distinguished public policy schools selected to participate in Service to Service, the Ford School is expanding its support, resources, and programming for military-affiliated graduate students—reinforcing a commitment to developing service-oriented leaders.

 

Rick Scott (MPA ‘12)
Rick Scott (MPA ‘12)

The Ford School gave me the analytical tools to make educated, evidence-based decisions, not just jump into things. That, combined with my real-life leadership experiences in the military, set me up for a successful career in local government.“

Rick Scott (MPA '12)

 

Veterans and military families are service-minded Americans. By building a military-to-civilian service pipeline, public organizations can hire trusted leaders with the skills to strengthen the role of government in our communities.

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Ford School joins Volcker Alliance to aid veterans in pursuing public service careers

The Ford School has been chosen as one of 12 distinguished public policy schools to participate in “Service to Service,” a national initiative that connects veterans and military families with education opportunities in public service.
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Helping veterans prepare for success

Resources and programs to help veterans transition from service to policy careers.

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Academic and career supports

Academic and career supports are provided by professional staff, peer mentors, faculty, alumni, and friends of the school.
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Policy Analysis Learning Lab

A supportive learning initiative to equip every student with the confidence to use policy analysis for the public good.
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Our Writing Center's outstanding instructors work with students at every skill level, helping them through every stage of the writing process—from creating a preliminary outline to polishing a final draft.
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The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is a top-ranked policy school located within one of the world’s premier research universities—in one of America’s best college towns. Our accessible and distinguished faculty hold a disproportionate number of awards and honors for their game-changing discoveries, exceptional teaching and mentoring, constructive policy engagement, and more.

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While our faculty have wide and interdisciplinary research interests, they share a commitment to engaging policymakers; addressing the challenging issues of our time; and inspiring future generations of policymakers, leaders, and public servants.
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