Leadership is not a position to be held, but an action to be taken.
WHO WE ARE
Since 1992, we have helped thousands of underrepresented emerging leaders serve our country, get on successful pathways to higher education and careers, and bring communities together to work for the common good.
Along with our Custom Leadership Labs and Civic Action Projects, we operate our signature AmeriCorps program nationwide.
OUR MISSION
To create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it.
NEWS
Public Allies Receives $6.6M AmeriCorps Grant to Launch 288 Paid Apprenticeships Across the Country, Offering Young People a Pathway to Purpose-Driven Careers
Milwaukee, WIS – Public Allies, a national nonprofit that develops the next generation of nonprofit and community leaders, today announced it has received a grant from AmeriCorps that will fund more than 288 paid apprenticeship opportunities with nonprofit organizations across the country. The apprenticeships will place young adults directly into community-based work, giving them hands-on Read More
Public Allies Joins National Movement to “Tear the Paper Ceiling” and Expand Opportunities for over 70 Million U.S. Workers
More than 80 employers, training providers, and nonprofits nationwide join forces to support workers are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) — MILWAUKEE, Wis – Today, Public Allies joins a national coalition led by nonprofit organizations the Ad Council and Opportunity@Work as part of the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign. The landmark campaign calls on employers Read More
The Power of Storytelling
by Carvis Durr, PhD / Public Allies Central Florida ’25 – Our public service sector is under real strain. One of the ways we can help steady it is by being honest about who we are and why we do this work. Storytelling matters because stories shape how people see us, often before we ever Read More
Public Allies and NBA Foundation Renew Partnership to Expand Economic Opportunity for Black Youth
– MILWAUKEE, WI – Public Allies is proud to announce the third renewal of its partnership with the NBA Foundation, reaffirming a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, workforce development, and leadership pathways for Black youth across the country. Through this continued investment, the NBA Foundation is supporting Public Allies’ work to equip the next Read More
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW
Several Public Allies locations are accepting applications to serve in our 10 Month Apprenticeship Program or host an Ally. Click the buttons below to learn more.
About Our Allies:
Public Allies are individuals from our communities who are committed to making a difference through service, and who are looking for an opportunity to build skills and a network of emerging grassroots leaders. Our program, which generally lasts 10 months and is a paid opportunity with benefits, is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, military service, community, or social affiliations. Anyone over 17 years with a high school diploma or GED, and who is a U.S. citizen or has permanent residency, is welcome to apply.
