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New Path, Same Purpose

The Public Servant Planning and Skills Network supports public servants -- from furloughed and displaced federal employees, to nonprofit executives and staff, and federal contractors -- as they navigate unplanned career transitions. This initiative is hosted at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's School of Public Affairs (SPA).

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Phone: (202) 885-2940

Graduate programs: spagrad@american.edu

Undergraduate programs: aupublicaffairs@american.edu

Public Affairs, School of 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 United States

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Build a Successful Career Beyond Federal Service
Join the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) Community and take control of your future

No affiliation to Â鶹ÊÓƵ? No problem. This initiative supports Â鶹ÊÓƵ Eagles and non-Eagles alike with a suite of career development sessions, skills workshops, expert panels, opportunities to network, access to university resources, and more. For those within the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community, the Career Center offers resources such as career fairs, 1:1 career advising, and more. 

Check back in for regular updates as the Public Servant Planning and Skills Network grows this community of peers, as we help each other build a successful and fulfilling career beyond federal service.

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Upcoming Public Events

SPA's Public Servant Planning and Skills Network helps you prepare for next steps while connecting you with a variety of skills-building workshops and resources.

Workshops
Join career experts for a series of 2-hour, hands-on trainings tailored to career transitions. Learn more about previous and upcoming workshops.

  •  (May 17, 2025)
  • Executives in Transition (May 31, 2025)

Analytics & Management Institute
SPA Analytics & Management Institute (SAMI) classes grow your skillset and your resume.

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Build Your Network

Attend A School of Public Affairs (SPA) Event
We bring the world to SPA, and SPA to the world. SPA is a hub for leaders in public administration and policy, government, justice, law, and criminology.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Career Center Events (Â鶹ÊÓƵ Eagles only)
Current and former Eagles can attend career fairs, sign up for 1:1 career advising, and more. 

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Pursue Your Degree

Thinking about going back to school? Learn more about pursuing a graduate degree/certificate at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's School of Public Affairs (SPA).

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SPA Analytics & Management Institute

SPA Analytics & Management Institute (SAMI) classes are open to displaced federal employees for a special tuition rate* of only $50! Gain new skills to help in this career transition. !

More Resources

The public affairs community offers a variety of support for public servants navigating the evolving climate:

Public Servant Planning and Skills Network: New Path, Same Purpose