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Since launching in 2024, Work for America’s Civic Match talent matching initiative has sought to connect displaced federal talent with state and local government agencies eager to put their talents to good use. The Civic Match program is now expanding to offer the same opportunities to nonprofit workers affected by recent cuts at the federal…

A new report from the Comptroller of Maryland finds the federal government is “an economic engine for the state of Maryland, and a driver of the state’s employment growth.” Produced with the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business, the report provides a quantitative analysis of how the federal government impacts the economy…

Calling it “the latest chapter in our work to ensure our federal workers get the support they need,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore recently announced a new initiative designed to provide the state’s displaced federal workers with a way to apply for emergency, no-interest loans. Created through the Protect Our Federal Workers Act, which Moore signed…

George Mason University (GMU) is offering a new platform designed to help users, including displaced federal workers and contractors, develop and sharpen the skills they need to compete in the labor market. The Fairfax, Va.-based institution recently launched Mason Career Academy, an online learning resource the school says can help transitioning federal talent, among others,…

The state of Maryland is putting significant financial resources into its effort to help transitioning federal talent find new career opportunities in education. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore recently announced that the Maryland Higher Education Commission will provide $1 million in grants to 11 colleges and universities “to support new career paths for displaced federal workers,”…

A new partnership looks to help displaced federal workers continue their public service careers at the state and local levels of government. Work for America and Grounded Idealist recently announced that the organizations will collaborate to provide free coaching to the more than 9,000 outgoing federal employees currently using Work for America’s Civic Match platform,…

According to a new report from the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), women and people of color have been disproportionately affected by recent cuts across the federal workforce. The federal upheaval of recent months “particularly harms” women and minorities “by eliminating jobs that provide greater stability, benefits and pay equity relative to jobs across all…

A group including employee unions and civil rights organizations have formed the Federal Workers Legal Defense Network, an initiative designed to provide free legal support and resources to federal employees affected by recent layoffs. The coalition, which includes the AFL-CIO, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the Partnership for Public Service, recently launched…

Happy Public Service Recognition Week, from the PSHRA® team to yours! Each year since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated during the first full week of May. This year, the weeklong commemoration of public service runs from May 4 – 10, and is a chance to let the committed public servants within your…

In a new report, federal workers shared their fears about their job security amid current government upheaval, but many say they want to continue their careers in public service. Work for America’s Civic Match recently polled more than 700 federal employees who were either recently laid off or are actively looking to transition out of…