Applications are open for the Connecticut Governor Fellowship 2024. The Governor Fellowship Program is an opportunity for early career professionals to gain skills and experience in state government. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Connecticut Governor Fellowship
Opportunity Details
The program is a partnership with the Connecticut Office of the Governor, Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Yale University Tobin Center for Economic Policy, and Social Impact Partners.
Each fellow is placed at an executive branch agency within Connecticut state government and will work on policy and strategic initiatives. Fellows have the opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities, including a weekly speaker series, fellows' day at the State Capitol, and opportunities to present to leadership within state government.
Program background
The governor’s fellowship program started in 2020 to support Connecticut with its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It was inspired by Louisiana's Governor's Fellows Program. The program has since developed into a program to support the governor’s office and executive branch agencies with strategic projects and initiatives. Here are examples of a few projects that previous fellows have accomplished:
- Drafted and led the passage of legislation including Public Act 22-49, An Act Reducing Lead Poisoning, which brings Connecticut in-line with CDC guidance on allowable lead levels in CT’s children and makes a $30 million investment in removing lead from homes in CT’s most vulnerable communities.
- Developed plans for the strategic allocation of over $3.9 billion in Federal COVID recovery dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act with a focus on: defeating COVID-19, investing in CT’s future, creating a more affordable Connecticut, inclusive economic growth, and modernizing state government.
- Led the design and stand-up of an Evaluation and Evidence-Building unit to facilitate the development of program evaluation plans and coordinate access to state data resources while focusing on providing ‘hands-on’ assistance to agencies as well as collecting and synthesizing evidence relating to program effectiveness.
- Founded and chaired the Governor’s Afghan Evacuee Taskforce, an interagency-public-private-nonprofit working group focused on bringing a coordinated approach to providing a safe haven and hope for all who are resettled in Connecticut.
- Developed and managed Connecticut Communities Challenge, a competitive grant program to spur investment in CT's main streets and vibrant neighborhoods through high- quality, transit-oriented development.
- Designed, developed, and launched the Connecticut Campus Mental Health Program, which allocated $2.7 million in federal funding to support Connecticut’s colleges and universities implement mental health programs and supports for students.
For questions on the program, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
How it works
Fellows are contracted with the state for yearlong fellowships and are assigned to specific state agencies based on fellow skills and related experience. The state recruits for fellows approximately two times per year, usually in the spring and fall.
Benefits of Connecticut Governor Fellowship
- An opportunity for early career professionals to gain skills and experience.
Connecticut Governor Fellowship Requirements
- Advance degree preferred.
- 4-8 years of work experience, with a track record of achievement and ability to work independently in fast-paced work environments and lead projects from start to finish.
- Proven ability to work comfortably across teams and among a diversity of stakeholders.
- Relevant subject matter and/or functional expertise.
- Passion for public service and willingness to learn.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
Application Date and Process
If you are interested in participating in the Governor's Fellowship Program, submit a Statement of Qualification that must include the following documents in PDF format:
1. Cover letter
- Cover letter should include information
about the candidate's experience with the types of projects specified in the RFQ.
- Candidates should indicate their top two placements from the "Agency Placements" section.
2. Resume
3. Writing sample
- The writing sample may be a memo, publication, press release, or an excerpt of a longer work. Writing sample is not to exceed four pages.
4. References
- References should include the name, company, relationship with applicant, address, and contact information.
5. Conflict of Interest statement
Email your materials in PDF form to Melissa Conway at [email protected] by 5:00pm EST on October 8, 2024. The email subject should be in the format "[Candidate name] Fall 2024 Governor's Fellowship Program Application."
Please review the below resources for additional information:
Application Deadline
08 October, 2024
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