Turning Potential Into Powerful Leadership.

APAPA is shaping the future of America by investing in its most powerful resource, the next generation of leaders. Since 2001, we have built one of the nation’s premier pipelines for civic and educational leadership, preparing thousands of students to step into roles that shape policy, business, and community life.

Our flagship Internship and Fellowship Programs place students directly in legislative offices, government agencies, and corporate institutions across the country, giving them hands-on experience and the skills to lead. With over 250 partners nationwide, from state capitols to city halls, congressional offices to Fortune 500 companies, APAPA has become the bridge between education and real-world impact.

We don’t just teach leadership; we create it. Every student who comes through APAPA emerges more prepared, more connected, and more capable of driving change in their communities. And with the support of visionary sponsors, we are expanding this impact, empowering a new generation that reflects the diversity, talent, and innovation of America itself.

Supporting APAPA means shaping tomorrow’s innovators, policymakers, and visionaries. Together, we are cultivating leaders who will strengthen democracy, build businesses, and drive progress for decades to come.