Workforce
Just as critical as the modern technology that keeps the government running are the people behind it. The federal government employs over 2 million people who deliver a wide range of essential services to the American public. As agency CIOs navigate new technologies and processes, they will also be responsible for upskilling and reskilling the workforce. Agencies will need to find new ways to empower their workforce to tackle emerging cyberthreats, use advanced technology and understand the policies surrounding them.
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Introducing Technically Zen, an Upcoming Podcast on Wellness in Tech
A preview episode introducing Technically Zen, a new podcast exploring well-being, leadership and resilience for federal technologists.
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CISA Recruits 100 Cyber Interns as Agencies Embrace Agentic AI
Federal leaders say AI proficiency is now essential for cybersecurity roles as CISA, DLA implement workforce training initiatives.
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NASA Transforms Agency Culture to Harness AI for Next-Generation Space Missions
The agency’s AI leader Krista Kinnard discussed how AI is impacting spacecraft design, human resources and more.
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Agencies Are Scaling AI by Turning to Experimentation
AI executive orders prompt officials at the EPA, State and Labor to prioritize mission and experimentation across its workforce.
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How Military Technologists Can Move Seamlessly into Commercial Innovation
Technology can serve as a tie between government and industry career paths. Datadog’s Greg Reeder shares perspective for federal employees exploring commercial roles.
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NASA Chief Pushes Agency to the 'Near Impossible'
Billionaire entrepreneur and former astronaut Jared Isaacman brings plans for a lunar base, nuclear space tech and deeper ties to industry.
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GSA Urges OneGov Adoption to Accelerate Unified IT Modernization
GSA leaders say broader use of OneGov contracts will lower software costs, standardize terms and accelerate modernization across government.
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How Holistic IT Strategies Drive Mission Outcomes
Former GSA associate CIO Erika Dinnie shares lessons on holistic modernization and offers practical guidance for federal employees exploring private sector opportunities.
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From Fed to Founder: Joe Scheidler on People, Policy, Innovation
Joe Scheidler outlined lessons from his White House and State Department tenure that helped drive his startup success.
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White House Eyes New Pillar in Cyber Strategy Refresh
Sean Cairncross unpacked the upcoming national cybersecurity strategy's new deterrence pillar and expansion of public-private collaborations.
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Oregon’s FAST Engine Strengthens Semiconductor Talent Pipeline
The engine builds on CHIPS Act momentum to expand semiconductor research, develop talent pipelines and restore U.S. leadership in advanced manufacturing.
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Recovering From the Prolonged Government Shutdown
Federal agencies must restore systems, process backlogged data and strengthen cybersecurity when the government reopens.
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