Local Government Management Fellowship work plan from the city of Evanston, Illinois.

Taking the leap! How and why you should make the transition from assistant to manager.

Local Government Management Fellowship work plan from the city of Delray Beach, Florida.

Local Government Management Fellowship work plan from the city of Bellevue, Washington.

Local Government Management Fellowship work plan from the city of Fremont, California.

What would motivate a seasoned military veteran or retiree to intern with and learn the ins and outs of a local government? For one thing, job availability. Over the next decade, nearly 40 million baby boomers (or more than a third of the roughly 127 million full-time workers in the United States), will retire, according to…

ICMA has tapped into its own network of affiliate organizations to help student chapter members gain access to an expanded professional network.

Catch up with former ICMA Local Government Management Fellows and see where the program has led them.

Finding your path in local government can be challenging, but stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to success.