Public Service Weekend 2025

The Changing Seat of Power: Local, State, and National Policymaking

Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26, 2025

The George Washington University, Public Service Weekend

This free virtual conference will highlight the practical skills necessary for success in a public service career at home and abroad while also emphasizing inclusive leadership and decision-making.

Program at a Glance

This virtual conference, hosted by the Public Policy and International Affairs Program and the George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, and GW Law, will offer opportunities for you to learn from and network with leading scholars and policy experts in the field of domestic and international affairs. Through this interactive program, you will work in small teams to develop policy recommendations and receive coaching from Associate Professor Elizabeth Rigby in the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration. You will also learn more about careers in public policy and international affairs and the opportunities for graduate education at GW. Apply here today!

Key Topics

Careers in Public Service, Public Interest, and International Affairs
Applying and Financing Graduate School
Writing for Policy Maker
Inclusive Leadership Skills

Learn About Our Partner

PPIA | Public Policy & International Affairs Program

Public Policy & International Affairs Program (PPIA) empowers students with the knowledge, experience, and support to excel in graduate studies and drive impact in public service.

The PPIA mission is to cultivate the next generation of professionals by expanding access to education, fostering inclusive leadership, and strengthening pathways into public service. Their vision is a thriving and equitable world uplifted by visionary, inclusive, and compassionate leaders.