State Government Career Guides

State government offers career paths across a wide range of fields including artificial intelligence, engineering, public health, education, communications and more. There are numerous opportunities to apply your skills in public service.

These career guides are designed to help you explore those paths. Each guide highlights the type of work you might do, common roles and job titles, and examples of where these careers exist in states across the country.

As you explore the options, keep an open mind. Many roles and mission areas exist across multiple agencies, and your skills may apply in more places than you might expect.

Browse guides across fields including data science, international affairs, business and finance, natural resources, transportation, and creative fields like graphic design to discover where you might fit. For more resources, sign up for emails from GoGovernment.