Why Become a Fellow? SHARE THIS +
During the 11-month program, fellows not only work together to help cities innovate, but also receive the training and support to be positioned as a leader in business, public service, or both:
- 1 Gov 2.0 Training. You will start with a crash course in municipal government and gain a practical understanding of the vital intersection of politics and technology.
- 2 Professional Development. The biggest names in the web industry and the Gov 2.0 movement will provide you unparalleled networking, mentoring, and support.
- 3 Alumni Connections. Working closely with other talented individuals, you will develop lasting professional relationships in a fast-paced, startup atmosphere.
What Are We looking For? The Program
Anyone with the skills and passion to make cities work better using technology. Many of you will be starting your careers, but others of you will have been working on the web for years and just want a chance to do something important and altruistic. All of you will want to see your work make a difference to cities and change how government works.
The application Process Read More
To apply, prospective fellows must submit examples of previous relevant work, along with short essays explaining their interest, goals, and background. The 2012 Fellowship begins in January 2012. The application cycle for 2013 is now open with a Spring Cycle deadline of March 18, 2012.
The Training Read More
The selected fellows come together at the Bay Area headquarters for a month of training, team building, working on internal tools, and project research. A key element of this portion of the program is the guest speaker series; leaders in both government and the web industry provide inspiration and build the corps’ networks.
