It’s no secret that the job market is currently facing a complicated mix of opportunities and challenges. For government agencies in particular, one main challenge is attracting talent from careers in the private sector.
And there’s a lot at stake. On one hand, according to Governing, government employees are increasingly looking to accelerate their retirement, and the White House is also reporting that up to 30% of the US workforce will be eligible to retire in the next five years. What’s more, many of these jobs are highskill and difficult to replace. And because the average age of government employees is high, it’s crucial to recruit young talent that can potentially establish a long career in government—all while filling those skill gaps.