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Using the probationary period for skills-based hiring
02/12/2024In December, the Office of Personnel Management took an important step to improve federal hiring. It issued new guidance directing…
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4 tips to stay resilient during a government shutdown
01/17/2024During the 35-day government shutdown in 2018-2019, the Partnership hosted a Facebook Live with Virginia Hill,…
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Government use of AI requires that talent come first
12/12/2023What comes to mind when you think of artificial intelligence? AI often conjures images of sleek robots, high-tech computers or vast networks of interconnected…
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Inspiring the next generation through leadership
11/02/2023Did you know that only 7% of the full-time federal workforce is under the age of 30 and that nearly…
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Break into the tech industry with the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative
10/10/2023Ramatu Mohammed spent two years as an IT cybersecurity specialist at the State Department through the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative, a Partnership program that…
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How the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative led one young professional to a public service career
09/05/2023For the past two years, Nicholas di Mauro has worked as an IT cybersecurity specialist in the Office of the Chief Information Officer at…
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A Partnership intern takes the road to public service
08/30/2023Inspiring young talent to pursue public service is a critical step toward building a better government and a stronger democracy. But for those just…
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Here's what public servants want you to know about working for the federal government
08/21/2023The federal government employs around 2 million full-time civilian workers. These employees provide a variety of critical services to the American public, from defending…
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4 ways the federal workforce can expand its reach in local communities
06/07/2023This past year, the Partnership ran a program called Putting Communities First to support federal employees—28 in total working across 12 agencies and subcomponents—who…
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Public perceptions of civil servants: A breakdown based on political affiliation and age
05/30/2023To gain a better understanding of the public’s views of government and civil servants, we conducted two nationally representative surveys—one in 2021 that became…