Bringing more students into public service starts with giving them a way in and a reason to see themselves there
Bringing more students into public service starts with giving them a way in and a reason to see themselves there  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Thu Jun 11 2026
Description: A new program at Arizona State University is connecting students to federal service while they’re still in school, through a model that blends coursework with hands‑on experience. It’s part of a broader effort to strengthen the talent pipeline and widen access to government careers. Shannon Portillo, Director of ASU's School of Public Affairs, is here to give us more information about the initiative.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.