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(DCAS)
In partnership with the City University of New York (CUNY)
New York City government agency supporting public service careers

The Civil Service Pathways Fellowship is a two-year, paid, full-time professional fellowship designed to create a direct pipeline for CUNY graduates into permanent careers with the New York City government.

Fellows are placed in high-demand roles across NYC agencies, where they gain hands-on experience, structured training, mentorship, and professional development. After the first year, fellows are prepared to take civil service exams, positioning them for long-term, permanent employment within city government.

This fellowship is ideal for students passionate about public service, policy, technology, infrastructure, and community impact.

Location
• New York City, USA
• In-person placements across NYC agencies

    Funding / Salary
    Paid Fellowship with Full Benefits

    Salary varies by track:

    🔹 Policy & Program Analysis – ~$48,956/year
    🔹 Procurement & Finance – ~$48,956/year
    🔹 Project Management – ~$48,956/year
    🔹 Creative Services & Digital Media – ~$48,956/year
    🔹 Information Technology & Data Analysis – ~$53,862/year
    🔹 Architecture & Engineering – ~$53,862/year

    Additional benefits include:
    • Full NYC employee benefits
    • Professional development workshops
    • Mentorship & career coaching
    • Civil service exam preparation
    • Opportunity for permanent city employment

    Program Level
    • Graduate / Early-Career Professional Fellowship

    Focus Areas / Career Tracks
    • Public policy & program analysis
    • Finance, procurement & administration
    • Project & operations management
    • Creative services & digital media
    • Information technology & data analysis
    • Architecture & engineering
    • City governance & public administration
    Eligibility Criteria
    Who can apply:

    • Current CUNY students or recent graduates completing a Bachelor’s degree by May 2026

    • Authorized to work in the United States

    • Must reside in one of the five boroughs of New York City

    • Strong interest in public service and city government careers

    • Commitment to full-time participation for two years

13 februari 2026

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