About Policy Pathways®

Policy Pathways, Inc. is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization based in Richmond, Virginia. Policy Pathways provides education, training, and leadership development to high school students, recent high school graduates, and community college and undergraduate students who desire to become leaders in the fields of public policy, public administration, and public service.

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The Summer Academy

Become a part of The Summer Academy for Policy Leadership and Public Service to join us for one of our two-week sessions centered on policy formation and policy analysis, youth activism and civic engagement, statistics, economics, advocacy, critical thinking, and more. Each session features engaging lesson plans taught by top college professors and professional experts and enjoyable opportunities to meet new people and build lasting relationships.

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Announcing

THE SUMMER ACADEMY ONLINE

Session Dates: June 25 – July 8, 2023
Application Due Date: Monday, May 1, 2023

During these uncertain times, Policy Pathways remains committed to training and educating youth who are eager to learn with an exciting and engaging program focused on public policies and their implications for individuals, organizations, and communities.

Policy Pathways has launched the Summer Academy for Policy Leadership and Public Services Online (The Summer Academy Online), a distance learning program to ensure the wellbeing of Summer Academy participants, faculty, and staff, and the integrity of our summer program experience. The Summer Academy Online will combine intensive learning experiences with fun activities.

The two-week session will offer engaging and rewarding public policy course work. Top professors in their fields, policy experts, and leading decision-makers will introduce program participants to policy formation and analysis, economics, public administration, research methods, and statistics, as well as critical thinking, advocacy, and writing strategies. Apply Now, using our streamlined application!

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Professional Development

Follow a defined pathway from the concepts discussed in The Summer Academy to actual engagement with the people creating public policy. Our internship program is a great opportunity.

Professional Development

Services

Education is a primary pillar of our outreach efforts, and we realize that goal with a policy-focused high school curriculum. Our policy curriculum is aligned with Virginia standards.

Services

Resources

Take the lessons you have learned in the fields of public policy and administration and put them into practice. Our full suite of resources is designed to help you apply these concepts in your life.

Resources

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ways to give back

Support our efforts to promote positive outcomes in governance and donate to Policy Pathways, Inc. today. Your contribution helps us achieve our goals.

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