Hallee Haygood , Class of 2021

Budget AnalystWake County
The MPA program helped me grow in so many ways. The skills I learned in analysis impact my day to day work. The program creates highly-trained and highly-skilled alumni, which has helped me to stand out in my office. Whether it was the Excel bootcamp or Professor Afonso's budgeting course, everything I learned during my time as a student impacts my work now. Additionally, the network of friends and colleagues the program provides allowed me to make connections at my current job, and the internships I held during my time as a student. Carolina's MPA prepared me for the workplace in a way that you can't find anywhere else.

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September 09, 2026

This post is written by current student Josh Davis. During my Professional Work Experience...

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September 02, 2026

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August 28, 2026

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