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In January 2025, Department of Justice (DOJ) alumni launched Justice Connection, a network meant to provide support to current and recent DOJ employees transitioning out of the department. One year later, Justice Connection is launching what it calls “a significant expansion” of that network, which provides pro bono legal counsel, mental health assistance, media training…

The state of California has been aggressive in its efforts to help recently displaced federal workers find their next opportunity within California government. In March, for instance, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) to streamline the hiring process for transitioning federal talent seeking employment with the…

Delaware State University (DSU) President Tony Allen recently announced that the school would temporarily defer payments for its students and families experiencing financial effects from the ongoing federal government shutdown. “Through no fault of their own, too many families have been directly impacted by the shutdown. And in some households that will automatically mean ‘dreams…

Since the federal government shut down on Oct. 1, the state of Maryland has provided the state’s affected federal workers with a range of resources designed to help them weather the storm. In early October, for instance, the Maryland Department of Labor launched the Federal Shutdown Loan Program. The Department has also offered support for…

In February, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced the launch of Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI), which the state’s human resources department described as “a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited state hiring process, fast-tracking qualified candidates into job opportunities throughout Hawaii.” To date, more than 160 individuals have been hired through the program, and Gov. Green recently urged…

As Disabled American Veterans (DAV) recently pointed out, the ongoing government shutdown “can cause anxiety and uncertainty within the veteran community,” as former service members worry about the closure’s impact on the services they rely on. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that 97% of VA employees will continue to work during the…

In the first hours of a federal government shutdown that could open the door for another round of federal workforce cuts, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced support and resources available to workers in the state affected by the first federal government closure since 2018. According to Moore’s office, 269,000 of the state’s residents were employed…

Addressing her PSHRA25 audience just over 24 hours before the federal government would officially shut down, Shifra Goldenberg acknowledged the elephant in the Hilton Cleveland Downtown’s Superior Ballroom. “Everybody here knows this has been a year of significant downsizing in federal government,” said Goldenberg, chief programs officer with Work for America, a nonprofit initiative focused…

A trio of organizations have partnered to launch an initiative designed to support federal employees affected by recent reductions in force and reassignments. In response to job loss and reassignments initiated by the Trump administration, Democracy Forward’s Civil Service Strong, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the Partnership for Public Service have created…

Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) has launched a new initiative that aims to provide full scholarships for at least 50 public servants and military veterans to enroll for a one-year, fully funded Master’s degree. The American Service Fellowship is the largest single-year scholarship program in the Kennedy School’s history, according to an HKS statement. The fellowship…