Category: Impact Stories
Impact Stories
March 29, 2023
RFG Announces the Dr. Schneider Professional Writing Award
The Robertson Foundation for Government (RFG) is thrilled to announce the Dr. Schneider Professional Writing Award. This award recognizes the incredible contributions of Dr. Michael Schneider, who has served as a career advisor to RFG Fellows and Alumni for several years and whose talent and passion for writing has enriched Robertson Fellows’ understanding of global […]
Impact Stories
March 23, 2023
RFG Hosts U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Careers Information Session
On February 6, 2023, RFG joined with representatives of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to host a careers information session for Robertson Fellows. The session began with a presentation by DFC Human Resources Specialists, Samantha Miller and Nicole Smith, which provided an overview of the agency’s mission and work, recent recruitment efforts and […]
Impact Stories
March 22, 2023
APSIA Hosts PISA Network Spring Training Workshops
On March 7-10, 2023, the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) hosted the 2023 Public & International Service Advisor (PISA) Spring Training Workshops, welcoming 80 new advisors to the PISA Network. APSIA’s PISA Network brings together undergraduate and community college advisors across the United States to advance their understanding of the professions of […]
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December 19, 2022
RFG Supports the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP)
The Robertson Foundation for Government (RFG) is proud to announce a recent partnership with the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP). ICAP is a professional development and leadership program for highly promising mid-career professionals from underrepresented groups in international affairs in the United States. It provides a support network, career advising, mentors, policy and research background, […]
Impact Stories
September 27, 2022
RFG Seeks to Expand Internships and Academic Partnership Programs at USINDOPACOM and CFE-DM
In today’s quickly changing strategic landscape, RFG looks to expand its partnership with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) and the associated Center for Excellence – Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DM) to meet real-world challenges impacting the region. As the Indo-Pacific has risen in strategic importance and climate shocks continue to fuel humanitarian crises worldwide, […]
Impact Stories
September 27, 2022
APSIA Hosts Sixth Annual Diversity Forum Workshops
On July 16, 2022, the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) hosted a Diversity Forum Workshop for Students and Young Professionals as part of its sixth annual Diversity Forum Series. APSIA created the Diversity Forum Series in 2017 to inspire students and young professionals – and those who counsel them – to pursue […]
Impact Stories
September 27, 2022
PPIA Hosts 20th Annual Public Service Expo and Career Fair
On Friday, July 15, 2022, the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Program hosted its 20th annual Public Service Expo and Career Fair. The virtual expo brought together more than 250 student attendees and over 60 exhibitors, including representatives from some of the nation’s top graduate programs in public policy and international affairs, as well […]
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September 27, 2022
RFG Engages with Diverse High Schoolers & Undergraduates at Blacks in Government Symposium
RFG Chief Program Officer and Alumna, Sharon Swabb (UCSD 12), journeyed up to Cleveland, Ohio to speak with high school and undergraduate students as part of the Blacks in Government (BIG) 43rd annual symposium. This event was designed as an in-person training forum for both current civil service employees and students considering careers in the […]
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September 27, 2022
RFG Promotes Professional Development with the Rosenthal Fellowship
RFG joined forces this summer with the Partnership for Public Service and its Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship in International Relations to host a series of professional development programming for both RFG and Rosenthal Fellows who were interning this summer at a variety of government offices. This partnership, which has been ongoing for more than 10 […]
Impact Stories
May 9, 2021
New Profiles in Public Service podcast
A new podcast from the Partnership for Public Service tells compelling stories about unsung public servant leaders.