Mission and Goals and Objectives:

The purpose of the Early Career Outreach Committee (formerly NextGen) is to recruit and welcome municipal executives and foster a welcoming environment for early career professionals to thrive in the organization.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Development of an ongoing recruitment initiative aimed at students interested in the municipal executive profession.
  • Development of an ongoing recruitment initiative aimed at municipal workers interested in the municipal executive profession.
  • Oversee maintenance of university relationships.
  • Manage internship and fellowship programs.
  • Manage onboarding support and peer-to-peer networking events for early career municipal executives with particular attention to welcoming individuals from currently under-represented groups.
  • Manage mentoring programs.

Internship Contacts:

A list of municipalities and contact information for those communities that are open to being approached by students interested in a local government internship. Click here to view>


Early Career Outreach Mailing List for Students:

Students interested in receiving the Early Career Outreach newsletter may complete the form below.

NextGen Mailing List for Students

Reports, Minutes and Agendas

2020

NextGen Committee Agenda - April 9, 2020

NextGen Committee Minutes - Feb. 20, 2020

NextGen Committee Agenda - Feb. 20, 2020

NextGen Committee Agenda - Jan. 29, 2020

NextGen Committee Minutes - Jan. 29, 2020

 

2019

NextGen Committee Agenda - March 5, 2019

 

2018

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Agenda - Sept. 25, 2018

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Minutes - Sept. 25, 2018

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Agenda - June 20, 2018

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2018

MME NextGen Committee - Chairman's Quarterly Report - April 11 2018

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Agenda - March 6, 2018

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Minutes - March 6, 2018

MME Next Gen Committee Chairman's Quarterly Report - March 2, 2018

MME NextGen Update - Jan 24 2018

 

2017

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Minutes - Dec. 7, 2017

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Minutes - June 19, 2017

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Agenda - June 19, 2017

 

2015

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Packet - Aug. 12, 2015

MME NextGen Committee Report - April 6, 2015

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Packet -  April 7, 2015

MME NextGen Committee Meeting Packet - Feb. 24, 2015

 

 

 

Committee

Chairperson: Brandon Skopek, Auburn Hills

Vice-Chair: Jenny James, Kent County

Board Liaison: Devin Olson, City of Munising

Committee Members:
Quentin Bishop, St. Clair
Kacey Dominguez, Stevensville
David Faber, Sandusky
Mike Greene, St. Clair Shores
Andrew Hagge, Auburn Hills
Michael Hart, Fenton
Tim Heiden, Peck
Jim Lancaster, Milan
Ryan Madis, Ortonville
Neil Rankin, Montrose
Joe Rheker, Clawson
Yvonne Ridge, Eaton Rapids
Brady Selner, Shelby
Nik Stepnitz, Clawson
Rachel Witherspoon, Milford
Mike Womack, Lapeer