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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Biden Signs New Tech Executive Orders Before Departing Office
Joe Biden signed two new executive orders this week promoting future cyber and AI priorities before Donald Trump takes office Monday.
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Trump Nominees Enter Senate Confirmation Hearings This Week
Donald Trump’s cabinet picks will begin Senate hearings this week. This includes VA's Doug Collins and others shaping future IT priorities.
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Proposed DOGE Reforms Target Technology, Efficiency
The proposed Department of Government Efficiency eyes technology and strategic investments to make government more effective.
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HUD’s New CIO Focuses on AI, Zero Trust
HUD's new CIO Sairah Ijaz is focusing on implementing artificial intelligence and zero trust to mature and secure the agency's IT framework.
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A Tech Perspective on Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
The late former president championed policies that set the stage for evolving innovations across tech, energy and digital equity.
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Defense Tech Developments to Watch in 2025
The new Fulcrum strategy sets up the Defense Department to shore up AI, zero trust and the workforce.
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DOD Shifts Cyber Workforce Strategy to Prioritize Skills Over Pedigree
Defense officials and experts say that hiring and maintaining cyber talent is critical to national security.
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Trump's Education Nominee Calls for Tech Vocational Programs
Linda McMahon has called for investments in the tech workforce and small businesses to remain competitive.
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Storytelling Miniseries: Using Narratives to Nurture Relationships
In the final episode of our Storytelling Miniseries, we discuss building meaningful relationships through storytelling.
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ODNI-UVA Partnership Develops Future Intelligence Workforce
The National Security Data and Policy Institute aims to bridge skills gaps and develop the intelligence community's next-gen workforce.
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RICE is a Key Ingredient of DOT’s IT Modernization
DOT's recently launched RICE platform streamlines application development to improve efficiency, security and public-facing services.
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Diversity in STEM: Government Efforts Attract Women to Tech
Thousands of STEM jobs remain unfilled. Federal agencies and industry partners together navigate how to maintain a diverse workforce.
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