building the
next generation of
tech policy leaders
Paragon is a tech policy fellowship that connects local governments with a team of talented students from local colleges and universities to conduct in-depth research on a tech policy issue. Our Fellows are passionate about public service and are eager to make a difference in their community.
Talent Pipeline
Fellows contribute 5-10 hours per week for twelve weeks to the project; this provides a similar time commitment to a college course while building early-career policy experience that prepares them to join the public service workforce.
Field Exposure
We introduce Fellows to a diverse cohort of leaders in the technology policy space from both public and private sectors and at all levels of government.
Hands-On Training
We offer policy workshops and bootcamps instructed by experienced policy researchers. Current and former Fellows also can take advantage of our exclusive mentorship program.
Fellows placed on 35 projects from 100+ colleges and universities nationally
identify as underrepresented in technology and policy
hours dedicated to tech policy research
established partnerships with state and local governments across 15 U.S. states and territories