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Welcome! To help people considering graduate education as a way to improve their skills and advance their careers, we have launched a series of Graduate Degree Fairs for the Public Good where potential applicants can meet with representatives from graduate programs. Each event will also offer a set of workshops that will describe the various degrees, illuminate the application and financial aid process, and guide attendees in how to transition back to school.

Our Graduate Degree Fairs for the Public Good bring together a range of degree programs including, but not limited to:

The 2009 summer and fall grad fair season schedule, including a list of cities, will be available by 1 May 2009. Please check back then. The fairs are free for those seeking to attend school, while graduate programs pay $295 to cover costs and support our efforts to help educate people about their graduate school options. Click here to watch a short video about the fairs.

Considering grad school? Explore our Public Service Graduate Education Resource Center.

These fairs have received the active support of the following organizations. Please explore their websites, as they all offer valuable resources for graduate school seekers.

Aspen Institute Business & Society Program Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs Association of Schools of Public Health Association of University Programs in Health Administration

Equal Justice Works (Public Interest Law) MBADiversity MPA/MPP Public Service Graduate Degrees Net Impact (Socially Responsible Business) Nonprofit Academic Centers Council

These fairs have been actively promoted by the following organizations that help build and support the nonprofit and public service sectors. Please explore their websites, as these programs provide avenues for people to make meaningful contributions to the world.

Catholic Network of Volunteer Services City Year Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy

National Peace Corps Association Public Allies Teach For America

Questions? Find answers in our grad fair help section, or contact us.