Second Cohort of the Long Beach Public Service Corps

The fellowship placement program fosters economic inclusion and expanded opportunities for residents, including young people, to develop successful career paths.

Facilitated by the Economic Development Department’s Future LB youth center, the program provides fellows with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gaining insights into the inner workings of City departments and contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact the Long Beach community and align with their interests and career goals, as well as the City’s strategic priorities and needs. In addition to the paid fellowship, participants will engage in professional development workshops designed to highlight important topics in public service, such as budgeting, community engagement, crisis management, sustainability, ethics and policy. Participants will be compensated hourly at $22 an hour for a maximum of 700 hours.

The Long Beach Public Service Corps program started in 2023, established in collaboration with California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach City College; and California State University, Dominguez Hills. The initial cohort opportunity garnered 325 applications, and 50 young people residing in Long Beach and neighboring communities were selected to participate in fellowships across 14 City departments. Upon completion of the fellowship, 15 participants secured employment positions, with 10 being hired by the City and others attaining employment in the private sector. Further, 10 participants successfully enrolled in graduate programs, pursuing advanced degrees in Public Policy, Business Administration and International Affairs and universities including the University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, Berkeley; and Boston University.

For more information about the LBPSC, visit longbeach.gov/psc.