Tag: federal workforce
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Congressman Targets Trump's Silicon Valley Startup Deals
Rep. James Walkinshaw is spearheading a bold initiative to modernize America's federal government, focusing on revamping the workforce, turbocharging technology, and redefining agency success. His three-pillar plan aims to bolster personnel, fortify cybersecurity, and revolutionize how agencies adopt and utilize cutting-edge tech.
CyberCorps Bolsters AI Focus as Funding Lags
Meet the game-changing CyberCorps Scholarship Program, which has successfully launched nearly 5,000 cybersecurity pros into federal roles over the past 25 years. By offering full scholarships and stipends, it empowers students to serve the nation in exchange for a commitment to work in federal cybersecurity.
Trump Order Strips 8,000 Federal Workers of Civil Service Protections
In just one week, 8,000 federal workers face a major shake-up that could strip them of their civil service protections, a change that's sparked fierce opposition from unions, employees, and watchdogs. The Trump order requires agencies to reclassify these workers into a new category that leaves them vulnerable to removal without the usual safeguards.