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FUSE is seeking experienced leaders for our Spring 2025 Executive Fellowship cohort! We're partnering with local government nationwide to tackle critical challenges through 29 high-impact projects, including: >> Expanding affordable housing access >> Building community wealth in underserved neighborhoods >> Advancing climate resilience initiatives >> Modernizing government technology >> Strengthening immigrant and small business support Our 12-month fellowships offer: ✓ Direct partnership with senior government leaders ✓ Competitive compensation ✓ Opportunity to drive direct change in local communities ✓ Join a powerful network of civic innovators Seeking mid-to-senior level professionals with 15+ years of experience who are ready to apply their expertise to transform communities. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gTY2WfDC #PublicService #CivicInnovation #SocialImpact #Leadership

Our comprehensive onboarding ensures every FUSE Executive Fellow hits the ground running in their government placement. Ready to make an impact with the support you need to succeed? Apply to become a FUSE Executive Fellow today: https://lnkd.in/geXxT2yb #PublicServiceLeadership #GovInnovation

CLIMATE JUSTICE ENGAGEMENT: it’s going down this Saturday April, 5th 2025 in DeKalb County GA, before the Climate Justice concert at 4 PM, I will be moderating a panel discussion on the issues and present solutions to make DeKalb a more sustainable and equitable ecosystem for everyone to “live, work and play”. The Panelists are Preeti Jaggi Georgia Clinicians for Climate Action , Greg Ramsey (Villiage Habitat Design) , Keyanna Jones Moore Sierra Club , Adriana English Fruitful Communities , Candice Rejmenczak IUPAT DISTRICT COUNCIL 77 link: https://lnkd.in/ez3ri3dn

This week our FUSE cohort gathered to prepare for the final 6 months of our 2-year journeys with local government partners. We celebrated: millions secured to build #infrastructure that connects communities; proposals that will save millions in #energy costs for #affordablehousing; the launch of new #urbanforestry and #community resilience networks; participation and representation from hundreds of people who previously had not interacted with government on topics of #transportation, #sustainability, and #resilience; and, of course, the bi-partisan adoption of a #Climate Action Plan here in Washoe County. Members of our cohort have also done #greeneconomy labor forecasting, and the need is huge. As we plan for ongoing sustainability and growth of our projects in a constrained climate funding environment, we're prepared to accomplish as much as we can in the remaining 6 months of our Fellowship while also engaging other departments and community members and seeking alternative funding strategies or project staging solutions. This determined, passionate, creative group has already made such a positive impact in Durham, DeKalb County, Jacksonville, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Travis County, SLC, and Hayward, and—for you and your communities—I hope all the visions on your 5-year mood boards come true. ✨

INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: See how FUSE Executive Fellow Angelica Hernandez, MPA is transforming community engagement at the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL)! In her recent Innovation Lab facilitated by Openfields, Hernandez brought together cross-departmental expertise to reimagine how BSL connects with communities as it expands from traditional lighting to digital inclusion and smart city initiatives. As BSL celebrates its centennial year, it's evolving its 223,000-streetlight network while tackling challenges like copper wire theft and launching community WiFi projects in underserved neighborhoods. Read Hernandez's reflections on her two-year fellowship journey and how collaborative innovation is shaping the future of public infrastructure in Los Angeles: https://lnkd.in/gfeZptyz #PublicSectorInnovation #DigitalEquity #SmartCities

Looking to tackle critical initiatives but lack the capacity? FUSE places experienced professionals in government agencies to drive meaningful change. Our fellows bring fresh perspectives and specialized skills to help you achieve your goals. Ready to transform your agency's capabilities? Partner with FUSE today: https://lnkd.in/gtYaZ7Yy #PublicSector #GovInnovation #FUSEExecutiveFellowship

🚨 241 million green jobs by 2030… but who’s going to fill them? The green economy is booming. From solar panels to electric trucks, the future is bright 🌱 But there’s one big problem: We don’t have enough skilled people to make it happen. Green job demand is growing 4x faster than green skills. That’s like building a spaceship… with no astronauts. 👉 Many workers have the right skills but don’t list them. 👉 Companies are training from scratch when they don’t have to. 👉 Countries are losing talent to others offering better opportunities. So what do we do? 🟢 Encourage people to share their green skills proudly (no, it’s not greenwashing). 🟢 Create clear, trusted green certifications. 🟢 Get governments and businesses to team up on green training. The clock is ticking. If we want a greener world, we need a greener-skilled workforce — and we need it now. Let’s get to work 💪 #GreenJobs #Sustainability #FutureOfWork #NetZero #GreenSkills #WorkforceDevelopment Source: Global Green Skills Gap Research Report

Even though Travis County has higher internet subscription and computer ownership rates than the national and state percentages, not everyone in the community is able to fully participate in digital work and access the essential services and resources they need. Our strategic partnership with Travis County brought critical insights to life, uncovering barriers to digital access and creating a roadmap for meaningful community connectivity. By embedding talent and expertise, FUSE helps local governments tackle complex challenges and drive systemic change. Reyda Taylor first supported the County in developing a comprehensive county-wide digital inclusion strategy as a FUSE Executive Fellow (2022–23). Now, she acts as a strategic advisor to the County and helped build out the Broadband and Digital Equity Needs Assessment. #FUSEImpact #CommunityChange #SocialImpact #DigitalEquity #CommunityInnovation