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
Educate
Deans Summit
The Deans Summit propels innovation among schools of public service and the field of public service education writ large.
Connect
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
Welcome to LevelUp Gov, a national contest collecting fresh, bold messages to get people with technology skills to pursue government jobs. The submission window closed on February 6, 2023. Check back soon for an announcement on winners! Contest Information Packet
Educate
Next Generation Service Corps
The Next Generation Service Corps inspires and prepares college students to serve their communities and nation.
Empower
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...
Empower
Public Finance
The Volcker Alliance works to encourage and enable sound budgeting, transparent financing, and fiscal sustainability at all levels of government.
Empower
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.