MAPS National

Empower

Advance your career, serve your community and country

MAPS actively and comprehensively supports its Members, Associates, and partner networks transform their professional journey with strategic assistance designed for Muslim American public servants. Break through barriers and unlock your potential in government and civic leadership.

Elevate

Comprehensive career support resources for all career levels

Navigate your public service journey with targeted support designed to break barriers and amplify your potential in government and civic leadership. MAPS Professional Development portfolio entails three unique areas of support, offering the best of our community and institutional access has to offer.

Career Support

"MAPS Academy" Webinars, Workshops & Direct Services

Gain critical skills through tailored training programs addressing unique challenges in public service careers. MAPS Academy offers members virtual webinars on entering or advancing public service pathways and several exclusive one-on-one services to build specialized resumes, hone interview skills, navigate obscure applications & more.

Career Support

Referrals & Placement Support for Fellowships & Appointments

Access curated, member-only job listings and strategic placement assistance across federal, state, and local government sectors. Fellowships requiring member and alumni nominations, internal vacancy announcements, and direct referrals by MAPS to White House, Statehouse, and local government administrations advance our best and brightest to key public service roles.

Career Support

Professional Networking & Communities of Practice

Connect with a powerful network of Muslim American professionals committed to creating meaningful impact. Our membership connection services provide introductions to fellow members within specific fields or agencies, while organized Communities of Practice based on career track & profession allow communal networking & knowledge sharing.

Grow

MAPS Academy Training Series

While many of our MAPS Academy offerings on navigating specific public service processes from the most junior internship and entry level placements to the most senior appointments and Senate confirmations remain internal and exclusive to members, MAPS releases several recorded sessions to the public.

Career Support

Career support

What our career-support members say

  • "I greatly appreciate the service, largely thanks to Ahmad Maaty's outstanding assistance in reconstructing my resume. His guidance and expertise were crucial in refining the content and structure, ensuring effective highlighting of my skills and experiences."

  • "Ahmad Maaty's meticulous attention to detail and commitment to enhancing the overall presentation notably elevated the professional appeal of my resume. . Overall, Ahmad's exceptional commitment and accessibility significantly contributed to the positive outcome, transforming my resume into a more compelling representation of my qualifications."

  • "After spending years at the highest level of state government, pursuing a federal career proved challenging. I am deeply grateful to have found MAPS. I am personally blown away by the time and effort leadership and fellow members have invested in me already. From resume preparation to workshops on navigating federal career paths to simply having a group of people to ask your professional questions, MAPS cultivates a safe and empowering space for Muslim public servants at all levels."

  • "I want to thank you for all your help in applying for federal government jobs. Alhumdulillah yesterday I got a tentative offer from a federal agency. Please keep me in your duas that the transition goes smoothly!"

  • "Navigating today’s federal government career landscape is quite challenging. MAPS workshops provide robust information, support, and practical insights about the process to equip me with with thorough understanding of the landscape and make informed decisions about my career path in federal government. "

  • "Navigating USAJOBS is a great service offered by MAPS. I wish I had known about it sooner since unlike private sector jobs, the intricacies of applying for federal jobs can be easily overlooked without the guidance of an expert instructor(Ahmad), who have been navigating the federal space for a long time. "

  • "I’m really thankful for the programming MAPS has produced these past few months— having this level of support and insight means a lot as a young person."

  • "The USAJobs webinar was extremely helpful. It provided an insider look at what I've previously found to be a very confusing and complicated job search and application system. I really appreciated learning what all the terminology used on the site actually means, how government jobs are structured, and receiving practical tips for searching and applying for government jobs."

  • "The tailored tips and advice specific to seeking and obtaining federal careers were invaluable. The instructor was very well informed, and thoroughly covered resumes, pay scales, decoding job assessment questionnaires as well as an array of critical application elements that must not be overlooked. I appreciated his direct delivery and insights he shared from his own experiences."

  • "ASA. Just wanted to thank you for the presentation on resume and USAJobs. You covered so many critical points in short amount of time. It’s really beneficial to anyone navigating USAJobs. Thank you."

  • "I am sincerely grateful for the outstanding assistance I received in reconstructing my federal resume and cover letter. The support and guidance provided were pivotal in transforming my application documents into powerful tools that effectively showcase my qualifications. The prompt assistance during crucial moments has made a substantial impact on my professional journey. I strongly recommend these services to others seeking unparalleled career support"

  • "Honestly, I'm incredibly impressed by the services and support MAPS Academy is providing on both an individual level as well as in groups."

  • "The enthusiasm, the commitment and the dedication blew me away. Ahmad really cared about each attendee and wanted this to work out for them. He truly is selfless."

  • "If you want to work for the government MAPS gives you the inside scoop. All the tips and tricks you need to get your resume noticed and work the system. Plus the webinar is free...so what are you waiting for?"

  • "It's so surreal to find someone who is so genuine and sincere in wanting to help you out by sharing his/her knowledge and expertise--and time-- (for free!). Thank you all!"

  • "MAPS' professional services are the well-executed instruction manuals I knew I was missing for years. The professional resources and shared wealth of knowledge among this membership is a version of public service itself and I'm grateful for the opportunity and access."

  • "[The USAJOBS Webinar had] "So many insider tips and tricks that were practical and hard to find elsewhere. Also the overall hopeful and helpful tone and conversational style."

  • "The evening federal career discussion style meeting was perfect for my schedule. We were able to introduce ourselves briefly, which helped connect us and gave us a chance to learn about differing backgrounds, interests and perspectives. I appreciated being able to ask questions in the moment but having the opportunity to directly follow up after the webinar directly."

  • "It was a lovely event, I was thankful for the space to connect to many new people. People who offered good advice, and had lots of similar interests and goals. Looking forward to joining more events in the future."

  • "I thought [the resume review service] was really engaging and my Federal Resume incredibly improved afterwards! Thanks MAPS!"

  • "MAPS serves as a reminder that we are not alone and we are proud of our faith & what we being to the table. Having a meeting in a Senate building and meeting Muslims working in places of power yet their humble attitude and friendliness wasn't just motivating and inspirational but it also filled my heart with pride that they haven't let the powerful position corrupt their akhlaaq. Meeting with so many accomplished individuals and their willingness to network was beautiful, Subhan Allah."

  • "MAPS provides excellent networking and professional support services. I was impressed with the willingness to support t individuals looking to move into public service. Would highly recommend!"

  • "ASA. Just wanted to thank you for the presentation on resume and USAJobs. You covered so many critical points in short amount of time. It’s really beneficial to anyone navigating USAJobs. Thank you."

  • "What's so impressive about MAPS is the organization's commitment to advocate on behalf of our community in all aspects and subject areas, while also growing representation in states and cities across America. I'm particularly excited about the number of young Muslims this impacts by opening doors that were hidden from previous generations. MAPS' professional services are the well-executed instruction manuals I knew I was missing for years. The professional resources and shared wealth of knowledge among this membership is a version of public service itself and I'm grateful for the opportunity and access."

  • "The tailored tips and advice specific to seeking and obtaining federal careers were invaluable. The instructor was very well informed, and thoroughly covered resumes, pay scales, decoding job assessment questionnaires as well as an array of critical application elements that must not be overlooked. I appreciated his direct delivery and insights he shared from his own experiences. I found the use of a shared screen to go through the USAJobs site in real time together extremely helpful. I also truly appreciate having access to a sample resume, with accompanying advice on what elements make a strong federal resume."

  • "Salam all! Quick professional update- I just accepted an offer with the US Dept of Energy!"

  • "I want to thank you for all your help in applying for federal government jobs. Alhumdulillah yesterday I got the tentative offer from a federal agency. Please keep me in your duas that the transition goes smoothly jazakallah kheyr!"

  • "The workshops I attended were extremely informative. The instructors were knowledgeable and eager to help everyone in the session succeed. I can tell that they care about the community and the success of its members. All the services, and especially the resume review, are tailored and specific to the individual member. Thank you for all that you do for us - forever grateful for your help!"

  • I came in unsure how to translate my background into a government role. I left with a plan and three referrals.

    Layla H.

    Policy analyst

  • Help reconstructing my resume was the difference between an interview and a rejection. I start at the agency next month.

    Yusuf K.

    Federal fellow

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