E25: Stories from the Field: Creating Career Pathways into Local Government

Tune in for a conversation with Lindsay Lucas, Deputy Program Director at the Council of State Governments, to discover how state and local governments can build stronger talent pipelines for the next generation of public servants. Lindsay reveals the growing need to replace retiring workers, preserve institutional knowledge, and introduce job seekers to the wide range of meaningful careers available in public service. She also highlights apprenticeships, internships, paid learning opportunities, skills-based hiring, and the essential communication and problem-solving skills needed to succeed, while offering practical advice for workforce professionals seeking to build stronger partnerships with local government.