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The Governance Lab's research, publications and programs on how institutions can govern more effectively and legitimately through technology and data.
Open build events aimed at government and public-service problems, with past hackathons and what each one produced.
From the site: State Capacity Ecosystem hackathons, past and upcoming: large open build nights and targeted single-agency builds. See what got built.
Details: Look at a past event before signing up for a future one — the write-ups show what actually got built, which tells you the level expected.
A free platform matching job seekers with public-interest and government roles: create a profile once and get matched with state and local government employers hiring.
Why I recommend it: Worth a profile if you want stable, mission-driven work. Government hiring is slow, so start earlier than you would in the private sector.
A team writing about improving how government operates, with an open hub for people who want to work on public-sector capacity.
Why I recommend it: If you want mission-driven work, this is a doorway into the public-sector and civic-tech world most job boards never show you.
NYC program connecting nonprofits and technologists around AI and civic technology.
In plain terms: This New York City initiative connects nonprofits with technology companies and skilled volunteers to help them use artificial intelligence. You can access free AI prompt guides and reports, apply for upcoming cohorts, or sign up to volunteer your tech skills.
From the site: Decoded Futures builds bridges between nonprofits, tech providers, and intermediaries working together to tackle NYC challenges with AI.
Why I recommend it: A good room to be in if you want AI work that serves people rather than just shipping features.
