Internships
August 30, 2022
This summer, through the Municipal Intern Program (MIP), I met two amazing graduate students who, I believe, are going to change the world. Joseph Acevedo and Shrinath Suresh, both attending the University of Pittsburgh, GSPIA, had the incredible experience working with a forward-thinking municipality to help foster equitable development, improve […]
August 9, 2022
On Thursday, August 8, 2022, we returned to the Engineer’s Society of Western Pennsylvania for our Annual Recognition Luncheon. Our 27th cycle of the Municipal Internship Program (MIP) concluded with a celebration of the achievements made by 17 bright grads and undergrads whose projects ranged from municipal governments, development corporations, […]
July 20, 2022
This year’s Municipal Intern Program (MIP) has capitalized on the value of lasting professional relationships, networking, and career building. Intern Project Coordinator Lauren Lowen has facilitated weekly check-ins with interns to hear about progress and wellness, while Lunch and Learn sessions have featured resume critiques and a comprehensive discussion on […]
June 8, 2022
The issues facing Pittsburgh are multifaceted and never ending. From the COVID-19 Pandemic to a sinkhole devouring a city bus, local government continuously adapts to mitigate these issues. Aiding local government officials in this struggle is Local Government Academy (Academy), helping our municipalities adapt to the constant pressures of our […]
March 1, 2022
The 2022 internships have been announced! Grads and undergrads looking for a summer internship can now submit their applications to the 2022 Municipal Intern Program. This year, we’ll also be on the lookout for an intern! Click here to see the projects. What is the Municipal Intern Program (MIP)? MIP […]
January 10, 2022
Attention Local Governments! Interested in a summer intern? Local Government Academy’s Municipal Intern Program is now accepting applications! What is the Municipal Intern Program? The Municipal Intern Program is a competitive program that is designed to give graduate and undergraduate students an introduction to public sector employment opportunities while providing […]
August 20, 2021
As the humid days of summer cool down, our 2021 Municipal Internship Program (MIP) comes to a successful conclusion. This year, we had 14 bright grads and undergrads join the program to represent a variety of municipal governments, development corporations, and councils of governments. The 26th cycle of MIP took […]
July 9, 2021
I open my eyes. The room is dark, and the halls are quiet. I lay still for a moment, my mind searching for some escape plan from what’s to come. With no realistic way out, I roll out of bed, put on shorts and a tee, and lace up my […]
April 2, 2021
“To know that I played some small part in that, helping to create something that’s endured, is one of the most gratifying feelings I’ve had in my professional life.” That’s how Former First Lady Michelle Obama describes her experience directing the Public Allies chapter in Chicago. A woman as powerful […]
April 2, 2021
The Local Government Academy’s field work component of the Blight Mitigation Initiative kicked off in December 2020, which sought to create and perfect a tool that could identify and track blighted structures and lots. This process was proceeded by a series of informative webinars and discussions on blight mitigation, beginning […]