Initiatives
We build partnerships with government and universities, promote innovation in public service education, drive research on effective government, and inspire others with the story of Paul Volcker's commitment to public service.

Featured Initiatives

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Deans Summit
The Deans Summit propels innovation among schools of public service and the field of public service education writ large.

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Government to University Initiative
The Government to University Initiative (G2U) is a collaborative, national effort to connect jobseekers to public service jobs.

Connect
LevelUp Gov: A Marketing Contest
The LevelUp Gov Marketing Contest has closed. On this page, learn about the contest and the creative submissions we received from talented Gen Zers all around the country. LevelUp Gov is a groundbreaking competition to generate ideas for attracting a new generation of technology professionals into...
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Next Generation Service Corps
The Next Generation Service Corps inspires and prepares college students to serve their communities and nation.

Educate
Next Generation Service Corps Summer Summit
Our inaugural NextGen Service Student Summit, hosted at Montclair State University, will bring together students from NextGen Service programs around the country. Students will participate in team building, social mission exploration, public service exposure, networking with peers, and interactive...

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Promoting Diversity in Public Service
Only through the inclusion and elevation of diverse perspectives can government identify and act on the best solutions to our nation’s most complex challenges. At the Volcker Alliance, we believe that our democracy’s vitality depends on the education and training of a diverse pool of public servants...

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Public Finance
The Volcker Alliance works to encourage and enable sound budgeting, transparent financing, and fiscal sustainability at all levels of government.

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Richard Ravitch Public Finance Initiative
The Richard Ravitch Public Finance Initiative seeks to catalyze federal action to improve state and local budget practices that present looming risks to the federal system and economy.