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Matthew Burke Named First Cabrillo College Local Government Fellow
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Matthew Burke has been selected as the first Cabrillo College Local Government Fellow. Matthew graduated from Cabrillo College in May 2022. He is enrolled in the Public Policy program at UC Riverside. In the summer of 2023 he will intern in the County of Santa Cruz Chief Administrator’s Office.
The Fellows program was created in 2021 by current and former local government leaders throughout Santa Cruz County and the Cabrillo College Foundation.
The goal of the program is to encourage and support Cabrillo College students to pursue careers in local government.
Matthew said, “I’m honored to be selected as the first Cabrillo College Local Government Fellow. This opportunity allows me to connect and learn from leaders within our community and provides me with a pathway towards my own ambitions in working within local government.”
Arne Croce, a Cabrillo alum, former city manager and one of the program organizers, said, “We are grateful for the generous community support which made this program possible. We are excited for Matthew and look forward to his future in local government.”
Effective, efficient local government is critical to communities. Planning, infrastructure, public safety, libraries, parks and recreation, elections management, and health and social services are essential to a high quality of life and robust economy. Developing dedicated, competent, and diverse future local government leaders is key to maintaining the essential services provided by our cities, counties, and special districts.
Cabrillo College Local Government Fellows c/o Cabrillo College Foundation The Sesnon House 6500 Soquel Drive Aptos CA 95003 The Fellows program selects Cabrillo College students with preference to those who are the first in their family to attend college who will pursue a major consistent with a career in local government service. The students receive: • A $2,000 scholarship • A paid internship with a local government agency in Santa Cruz County • Mentoring by a current or retired local government leader The Fellows program has raised $50,000 which will support one Fellow annually in perpetuity.
The goal is to raise an endowment of $100,000 and support the selection of two Fellows each year. Contributions have come from individuals, businesses, and the cities of Capitola and Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz County and the cities of Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville have committed to providing a paid internship to those students selected as Cabrillo College Local Government Fellows.
For additional information contact Arne Croce: 650-740-6593, acroce51@ hotmail.com The Cabrillo College Foundation will accept contributions to the Local Government Fellows Program. n •••
You may contribute in the following ways: 1) CHECK: Send a check payable to the
Cabrillo College Foundation. Enter
Local Government Fellows Scholarship in the memo section. Cabrillo
College Foundation 6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003 2) CREDIT CARD: Call the Cabrillo
Foundation office at 831-479-6338 to donate with your credit 3) ONLINE: https://foundation.cabrillo. edu/donate/ Enter “Local Government Fellows” in the Notes section
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