CivicSpark Impact
13 Years
of Building Local Workforce Capacity
85%
of Alumni Still Work in the Community Resilience Field
1,000+
Emerging Leaders
98%
of Alumni still use the skills they developed through their fellowship
1,500,000
Hours of Service
95%
of Alumni said the fellowship furthered their professional goals
The career launchpad that CivicSpark has provided me with cannot be overstated. CivicSpark got me a foot in the door and has given me invaluable experience that I would not have gotten otherwise.
After working for 2 years out of college, I decided it was time to make a career shift into my dream role working for local government. CivicSpark offered me an unparalleled opportunity to get my foot in the door and gain the hard skills and experience needed...Thanks to CivicSpark, my resume has attracted more employers than I ever thought possible.
The CivicSpark Fellowship program proved to be an incredible stepping stone for launching my career in urban planning within the realm of local government...For any aspiring young or emerging planners, I wholeheartedly recommend this program as it equips you with the skills and readiness needed to excel in the field of local government.
CivicSpark provided a platform and space for me to explore my options for what I truly wanted to do with my passions and career. The program provided me with a deeper understanding of the inner workings of government, and opened numerous doors for me to further expand my environmental education and work experience. CivicSpark was sincerely a foundational experience for me as a young professional.