Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship - Internship Program
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The Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship is for individuals who would like to begin a career in local government. We place fellows in a local government office (town/city/county), from 0900-1700, five days a week. The fellow has a mentor and gains the hands on skills, education and experience required to transition into a career in local government. The fellowship also provides career guidance, job search tools, assistance with resume writing, and practice of interviewing skills.
The Fellowship does not guarantee a job offer however, based on the individuals skills and career level the fellow can apply to open positions. Fellows often become: Town/City/County Manager or Assistant Manager; Town/City/County Department Director; local government management analysts; public works, utilities, human resources, procurement and contract management, public policy analysis, law enforcement, information technology, fire or EMS services, finance, strategic management, parks and recreation, project or program management, economic development, fleet/facilities management, and business or public administration.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
Must have a strong interest in local government management; hold a bachelor's degree with 3+ years of leadership experience (or equivalent related experience) OR hold an associate's degree with 5+ years of leadership experience (or equivalent related experience) WITH the intent to complete a bachelor's degree in the next 3 years; Must apply at https://icma.org/vlgmf/apply.
Our Fellowship is offered in any location where an ICMA member agrees to host a Veteran Fellow and we have over 12,000 members located in 85% of the cities in the United States. If you do not see your desired location on our website https://icma.org/vlgmf/sponsors please reach out directly to veterans@icma.org; 202-962-3551.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway