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About NASPO

NASPO is the nation’s leader in public procurement, driving excellence for its members through various sources.

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Learn about the benefits of NASPO membership, how to join, and the various committees and initiatives that members can participate in.

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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
The Repository of State Practices (RoSP) is a database of state procurement statutes, regulations, and policies. NASPO’s Research and Innovation team continually update the RoSP.
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NASPO currently partners with 17 Strategic Partners and 9 Academic Partners to form strong relationships with existing procurement organizations and continually elevate the public procurement profession.
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Partnerships

NASPO currently partners with 17 Strategic Partners and 9 Academic Partners to form strong relationships with existing procurement organizations and continually elevate the public procurement profession.

Strategic Partnerships Academic Partnerships

Academic Partnerships

Internships

About Internships Career Fairs NASPO Partners Become a Local Partner

NASPO’s Internship Program began in summer 2017 when NASPO gathered a group of CPOs and academic partners prior to the inaugural Academic Forum to discuss the possibility of a national internship program.

The program has grown considerably since it started, and now serves an essential role in generating interest in the public procurement profession.

For States For Students

Any student from NASPO’s academic partner schools or four-year university is eligible to apply for the NASPO-funded summer internship positions. Once participating states have job descriptions ready, they will be posted to each academic partner’s online recruiting site (Handshake, Simplicity, etc.).

Once a student applies via the online recruiting platform, the hiring manager for that state receives an email with the student’s resume.

The hiring manager and their team in each participating state are responsible for interviewing qualified students. Many states have done this via a video call or over the phone.

The internships span the duration of the summer, from anywhere between 10 and 16 weeks.

Members of the supplier/vendor community are ineligible for membership but should become a ValuePoint supplier.