Partnership Raleigh

Partnership Raleigh is built on collaboration across City of Raleigh departments to provide college and university students with meaningful, introductory professional development opportunities while exploring careers in public service. Through cross-departmental partnerships, students gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and build relationships with public service professionals, preparing them for future careers that make a positive impact in their communities.

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Our Programs

Pathways to Public Service Fellowship

A cohort-based paid fellowship program designed for college juniors, seniors, graduate students and recent graduates (ages 18–30) seeking meaningful, real-world experience in municipal government. Fellows are placed within City of Raleigh departments where they contribute to impactful projects, develop professional skills, and gain firsthand insight into careers in public service. Through structured professional development, mentorship, and cross-departmental collaboration, the program prepares participants for successful careers dedicated to serving their communities.

Applications for the 2026 Pathways to Public Service Fellowship Program are now closed.

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Fellowship 2027 Program Dates

Program runs March 1 - August 7

Important Dates
Applications Open	Sept. 18, 2026
Applications Close	Late Oct. 2026
Interviews	Late Oct./Early Nov. 2026
Offer Letter Notice	Mid/Late Nov. 2026

Program Requirements
Must be a college junior, senior, graduate students or recent graduates (ages 18–30)
Application must include resume and essay to be reviewed
Complete AND Clearance (no exceptions) of: Criminal Record Check Controlled Substance Testing (CST) Fingerprinting (In accordance with New Statue, (G.S. 160A-164.2(b)) requires that any applicant hired into a position that works with minors in any capacity must undergo a fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record check through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)

Program Requirements

Must be a college junior, senior, graduate students or recent graduates (ages 18–30)

Application must include resume and essay to be reviewed

Complete AND Clearance (no exceptions) of:

Criminal Record Check
Controlled Substance Testing (CST)
Fingerprinting (In accordance with New Statue, (G.S. 160A-164.2(b)) requires that any applicant hired into a position that works with minors in any capacity must undergo a fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record check through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)

Community Climate Internship Program

A ten-week paid internship program for college students interested in advancing the goals of the Raleigh Community Climate Action Plan. Interns are placed within City of Raleigh departments supporting initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen community resilience. Through meaningful project work, professional development, and mentorship, participants build valuable skills while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Applications for the 2026 Community Climate Internship Program are now closed.

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Community Climate Internship 2027

Program runs May 31 - August 7

Important Dates
Applications Open	Dec. 17, 2026
Applications Close	Mid/Late Jan. 2027
Interviews	Early Feb. 2027
Offer Letter Notice	Late Feb. 2027

Program Requirements
Must be at least a rising sophomore at the start of the program
Application must include resume and essay to be reviewed
Complete AND Clearance (no exceptions) of: Criminal Record Check Controlled Substance Testing (CST) Fingerprinting (In accordance with New Statue, (G.S. 160A-164.2(b)) requires that any applicant hired into a position that works with minors in any capacity must undergo a fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record check through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)

Program Requirements

Must be at least a rising sophomore at the start of the program

Application must include resume and essay to be reviewed

Complete AND Clearance (no exceptions) of:

Criminal Record Check
Controlled Substance Testing (CST)
Fingerprinting (In accordance with New Statue, (G.S. 160A-164.2(b)) requires that any applicant hired into a position that works with minors in any capacity must undergo a fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record check through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)