CHARLES
TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Five American Public University
System students and alumni have been selected for the Presidential
Management Fellows (PMF) Finalists, as part of a highly
competitive government fellowship program that helps prepare
tomorrow's leaders in public service.
"We are proud of our students' outstanding achievements, as this
marks an important milestone for them on their educational
journeys," said Dr. Elizabeth
Johnson, APUS Provost. "This distinction highlights their
ongoing dedication to public service and is a testament to the high
caliber of our exceptional students."
Over 80 American Public University (APU) and American Military
University (AMU) students and alumni have been selected as
finalists to the program since 2011.
According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), PMF
is the federal government's premier leadership development program
for advanced degree holders with a mission to recruit and develop
tomorrow's federal government leaders. This year's finalists
represent 102 different degree programs across 264 academic
institutions worldwide.
"I'm thrilled that I've been chosen as a 2024 finalist for the
Presidential Management Fellows program," said Keenan Hughes, an AMU student. "It's an honor I
recommend everyone pursue. Thanks to AMU's Career Services, I had
the support of Rachel Dhaliwal, my
career coach, who helped me prepare for the Fellows Structured
Interview. I'm keeping my options open for different agencies and
positions, eager to bring my skills to a new team."
Our university's 2024 finalists are:
- Jesus H. Cordero, Master of Arts, Military History, APU
student
- Keenan Hughes, Master of Arts,
Transportation and Logistics Management, AMU student
- Devin J. Pace, Master of Arts,
Political Science, AMU alumni
- Nurkhudah Salim, Master of Arts, Criminal Justice, AMU
alumni
- Jedidiah A. Seiler, Master of
Science, Sports Management, AMU alumni.
"Presidential Management Fellows are the next generation of
federal government leaders," said Kiran Ahuja, Director of
OPM. "The PMF Program gives Fellows the leadership skills and
exposure they need to make a difference in government and an impact
within their community."
APUS also congratulates several other students and alumni who
secured fellowships at government agencies after being named
finalists in 2023. Past APUS finalists have subsequently secured
fellowships at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS), among
other agencies.
Each candidate will receive ongoing mentoring and coaching
support through APUS Career Services, a benefit offered to all AMU
and APU students and alumni.
About American Public University System
American
Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable,
high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a vibrant,
diverse, and inclusive, 32-year history and over 137,000
alumni from more than 100 countries, APUS is recognized for its
innovative approach to online learning. APUS is in the top 11% for
students' return on educational investment, compared to 4,500
colleges and universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the
Workforce (2022)1.
APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and
American Public University (APU), is accredited by
the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional
accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information,
visit www.apus.edu.
1Ranking based on 20-year net
present value (NPV)
https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.
CONTACT
Frank
Tutalo
Director of Public Relations, APUS
FTutalo@apus.edu
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