In response to suggestions from our members and to support our ongoing workforce initiative, GMA coordinates the City Manager Shadowing Program that pairs a city manager with a student in a shadowing experience.
GMA works with several universities in the state of Georgia as part of its Local Government Practicum. The shadowing program would expand this cooperation and serve as a valuable learning experience for students. More importantly, this may be an opportunity for a city to recruit talented individuals to work in local government.
Interested cities: Please indicate your interest using the appropriate form below, and GMA will forward your contact information to our participating universities. If a student contacts you in response to your application, you may discuss all further details of the shadowing experience (such as start date, duration, and frequency) directly with the student.
Interested students: If you do not hear anything through your university, please feel free indicate your interest using the appropriate form below. GMA will reach out and work with you to find a suitable connection.
For questions about the program, please contact Claire Chan at (678) 686-6246.
City Manager Interest Form
Student Interest Form