Explore how our career services team supports students looking to start, advance, or change their careers. Specific insight is given to common student interests including local government management, non-profit management, career changers going from private to public sector, recent undergraduates looking to hone in on their interests, and military affiliates looking to advance in the military or transition into a civilian career.

Join our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson and our Director of Career Services, Alumni Engagement, and Employer Relations, Allison Binkley for a one hour webinar discussing the benefits of the MPA degree and our career outcomes.  The MPA is a broad-based, versatile, leadership degree that is great for anyone looking to start, advance, or transtion their career into the public sector.
 

Take some time to (re)connect with MPA alumni, students, faculty, and staff for drinks, light bites, and great conversation at Trophy Brewing and Pizza, Raleigh! This event is open to UNC MPA alumni and current students.

Trophy Brewing and Pizza – 827 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603

Let’s talk about what public administration is and who it’s for in this UNC MPA Information Session.  Together with our Director of Admissions and two members of our alumni community, Alex Gottschalk and Matt Owens, we will discuss the broadness of this degree and how this verstile skillset can support you whether you’re just starting out in your career or looking to advance.

This event is for anyone exploring the MPA degree, either the online or on-campus format, as we will discuss both!

Please join us for a very timely and purposeful webinar exploring the MPA and the work being done by alumni who work in the area of emergency managment.  As eastern North Carolina works to rebuild its community, infrastructure, and services, alumna Meredith Miller has been assisting in recovery aspects as it pertains to her role in the U.S. Department of Education.

Hear from our Director of Admissions and alumna Meredith Miller, who serves as Director of the Disaster Recovery Unity for the U.S. Department of Education, as they discuss who the MPA is for, how it works to support your career development, transitions, or beginnings, and why the UNC MPA program should be your top choice.

This event is open to anyone interested in learning about the MPA program – both our online and our campus based formats.

Held in conjunction with the NCCCMA conference in Winston-Salem.  Whether you are attending the conference or not, join other MPAers at Tate’s Craft Cocktails for some lite bites, a tasty beverage, and great conversation.

This event is open to friends of the UNC MPA program including faculty, alumni, and current students. Regsitration required.

Where: Tate’s Craft Cocktails
279 W. 4th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Catch up with fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and meet current students at the annual UNC MPA Alumni Breakfast held during the NCCCMA Winter Conference in Winston-Salem.

This event is open to UNC MPA faculty, alumni, and current students.  Registration required.

Where: Benton Convention Center
301 W. 5th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Hear from employers who recruit MPA students during the Employer Pitch Session, as part of the MPA Career and Networking Fair. Each organization will have the opportunity to share information about their work, organization, and positions they are hiring for now and in the future.

While this event is for current students in the program who will be entering the job market soon, this is a great opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the MPA job market and experience our career service offerings.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from employers representing local governments, state governments, the federal government, non-profits, and private sector employers.

Connect with MPA alumni, students, faculty, and staff for drinks, lite bites, and great conversation in Winston-Salem for our annual Happy Hour Hub held in conjunction with the NCCCMA Winter Seminar.

Meet us at Tate’s Craft Cocktails – 279 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Register for this event if you are interested in learning more about the MPA program at UNC.  This session is for anyone exploring the MPA.

The event will be facilitated by our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson and will include participation from two members of our UNC MPA community.

Kevin Fulbright: Digital Accessibility Program Manager for the Indian Health Service, current online student

David Cooke: City Manager for Ft. Worth, Texas, program alum

Topic areas that will be discussed include:
– What is the MPA, and who is it for?
– MPA vs. other degrees
– Why UNC?
– The student experience
– Program Outcomes and Career Services
– Application Process and Financial Aid