ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced this week a new partnership with Work for America to help connect federal workers with state and local government jobs amid recent federal downsizing efforts.
The partnership makes Maryland the first Work for America “Spotlight State,” which means the state’s labor force will be prioritized for vetted candidates looking to continue their public service careers, according to a press release.
“This new partnership with Work for America is about recruiting and retaining the best public servants in the country, who want to continue their service with our state,” Moore said in the statement. “Maryland is mobilizing, and this generational opportunity will help us bridge the employment gap, grow our economy, and protect the people of our state. Together, we will leave no one behind.”
During the Moore-Miller Administration’s first tele-town hall, Governor Moore announced the partnership and answered constituent questions about uncertainties caused by recent federal actions. During the tele-town hall, the governor emphasized the administration’s commitment to federal public servants and its resources for federal workers.
Work for America, a nonprofit organization, helps state and local governments recruit, retain, and empower the next generation of public servants.
Through the new partnership, Maryland state jobs will be posted on Work for America’s Civic Match talent matching platform. The state will also help Maryland counties partner with Civic Match to connect federal workers to local opportunities.
Civic Match encourages job seekers, including federal public servants and federal agency contractors, to complete a candidate application.
“This is a moment in history when we must keep great public servants in public service,” said Work for America Executive Director Caitlin Lewis in a press release. “As our first Spotlight State, the Moore-Miller Administration is making Maryland a national leader in ensuring mission-driven professionals continue serving where they’re needed most.”
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
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