Read, Watch and Listen Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): National Security: A top Government Responsibility National security is a top priority for our government. Many federal agencies and intelligence units work round the clock to keep us, our data and our infrastructure safe from our adversaries. In fact, agencies that protect the U.S. and its security as one of their primary missions account for more than 71% of the civilian workforce. Watch our latest video to learn about the many organizations working to keep our nation secure as the threats to our country continually evolve and change. Watch Blog Why a skills assessment is your most powerful career pivot tool A recent Partnership for Public Service FedSupport webinar explored how skills assessments can help drive career transitions, especially for current and former federal employees considering new sectors. Led by members of the Partnership’s Call to Serve team, the session shared practical advice on how job seekers can reflect on their professional experiences, identify transferable skills... May 6, 2025 Blog Most Americans oppose the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce As President Donald Trump passes his 100th day in office, a new survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service shows the public strongly opposes the way his administration is changing the federal workforce. By a margin of nearly 2-to- 1, Americans believe the administration’s federal workforce changes—which feature arbitrary funding cuts to key programs... May 5, 2025 Blog Evaluating presidential personnel and the Senate confirmation process in the first 100 days An important task of any new administration is to fill agency political leadership positions. With more than 1,300 Senate-confirmed roles to fill, presidents must act expeditiously through the transition and into the early days of their term to vet and nominate candidates. During the most recent transition, President Donald Trump set a record pace among... May 1, 2025 Blog Executive recruiters share best practices for federal employees navigating midcareer transitions The Partnership for Public Service recently hosted a FedSupport Webinar discussing executive recruiters’ best practices for current and former federal employees navigating mid-career transitions. The conversation provided key insights into resume building, networking and identifying opportunities across sectors amid recent disruptions to the civil service. Partnership Senior Manager of Workforce Programs Danica Harootian led the... April 30, 2025 Blog 10 ways to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week 2025 This year, supporting our nation’s civil servants matters more than ever. From May 4–10, we are celebrating Public Service Recognition Week—a time to honor the dedication of public servants at all levels of government who strengthen our communities and improve our daily lives. Join us in recognizing their vital contributions and help shine a light... April 28, 2025 Blog Partnership launches online bootcamp for public servants transitioning out of the federal sector The Partnership for Public Service has launched the Career Pivot Bootcamp, a free online course specifically designed for current and former federal employees looking to transition to the private, nonprofit or higher education sectors, or to state and local government. Supporting civil servants in times of turmoil Ongoing reductions in force and other disruptions to... April 24, 2025 Publication New Partnership for Public Service polling shows majority of the American public concerned about cuts to the federal workforce and government services April 24, 2025 Publication Ready, Set…Wait: Nominee Experiences through the Senate Confirmation Process April 23, 2025 Blog From public to private sector: Job search tips for former federal employees A recent Partnership for Public Service FedSupport webinar focused on translating public-sector skills to the private sector and building effective private-sector resumes. Moderated by Partnership Vice President of Government Affairs Jenny Mattingley, the session’s featured speakers have deep experience in the private, federal, academic and social sectors, and are experts in executive coaching, business development... April 21, 2025 Blog How federal leaders can rebuild their team culture in times of change Big changes can be challenging to adjust to, particularly when they are accompanied by continued uncertainty. This is especially true for leaders of organizations, who need to not only navigate change themselves, but also shepherd their team through it as well. Such is the position many federal leaders find themselves in now. Simultaneously, teams are... April 16, 2025
