Investing in local government training

摘要

As the Baby Boomers retire over the next decade, many gaps will open in the government workforce. Local governments are preparing for the vacancies by expanding their talent pool through internship and fellowship programs that educate participants on how local government works and introduce them to careers in public service. Equally important, they help cities and counties recruit, train and retain talented professionals, as well as address hard-to-fill job openings.