Up to Us Leadership Network
Up to Us Leadership Network
The Volcker Alliance is a core partner in the Up to Us Leadership Network, a national initiative led by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation to prepare the next generation of leaders who care about fiscal policy and its impact on people’s lives. The Volcker Alliance supports Up to Us Network members as they navigate their early careers and build meaningful paths into public service.
Professional Pathways
The Up to Us Professional Pathways program, managed by The Volcker Alliance, provides alumni of Up to Us campus programs with professional development opportunities that reflect diverse career paths while instilling the values of public service and fiscal responsibility in all Up to Us alumni. This community represents an expansive network of civic-minded leaders committed to fiscal sustainability and the broader public good.
Professional Development
Networking Opportunities
Internship, Fellowship, and Career Onramps
Mentorship
Up to Us Leadership Network
The Up to Us Leadership Network is a national initiative to empower the next generation of leaders to strengthen America's fiscal and economic future. With support from the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, Up to Us engages college students and recent alumni through programming focused on civic leadership, policy awareness, and real-world problem solving. Through creative campus campaigns, policy development opportunities, and hands-on learning, Up to Us helps young people understand why fiscal and economic issues matter and equips them with the knowledge and skills to champion responsible solutions in their communities and beyond.
Up to Us On-Campus Partner Programs
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| Peer Engagement Managed by Net Impact The Up to Us Leadership Network’s peer engagement program is a national campus competition that provides college students with the opportunity to build peer-to-peer campaigns that communicate the importance of addressing the national debt and other fiscal issues. | Policy Development Managed by Fiscal Challenge The Up to Us Leadership Network’s policy development program is a national fiscal challenge that utilizes experiential learning to enhance college students’ understanding of the federal budget and fiscal policy. | Civic Leadership Managed by Campus Compact The Up to Us Leadership Network’s civic leaders cohort focuses on educating the next generation of young leaders sharpening their advocacy and organizing skills to drive meaningful and sustainable policy change. |
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