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The Scholars Bootcamp Changed How I Viewed Government Work
By: Liam Murray
As an aero-mechanical engineer from the private sector in South Dakota, I arrived in Washington D.C. for the NobleReach Scholars bootcamp with a limited understanding of the world I was about to enter. From the outside, the processes of government can seem opaque and slow. But over two transformative weeks, NobleReach didn’t just give us a look into the government, it made everything crystal clear.
For the first time, I saw the “why” behind the “how.” Engaging directly with leaders from the White House, DoD, and Congress, I gained a profound respect for the immense responsibility of public service. The deliberate pace of policy and procurement is not a bug; it’s a feature designed to ensure that decisions affecting millions of Americans are made with care and diligence. This bootcamp replaced my outsider’s assumptions with an insider’s appreciation for the complex, mission-driven work happening every day.
What made this experience truly valuable were the genuine connections I formed. NobleReach gave me the chance to meet people as they really are, beyond their professional facades. In candid conversations, leaders shared their journeys, their challenges, and their motivations with raw honesty. These weren’t just networking events; they were real conversations that forged a lasting community among my fellow scholars and the incredible NobleReach team.
I leave D.C. not just with a network of contacts, but with a new perspective. NobleReach has illuminated the path where the private sector’s agility can meet the public sector’s scale and mission, and for that, I am incredibly grateful. I look forward to reconnecting with my fellow scholars at future sessions.
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