Read, Watch and Listen Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): National Security: A top Government Responsibility National security is a top priority for our government. Many federal agencies and intelligence units work round the clock to keep us, our data and our infrastructure safe from our adversaries. In fact, agencies that protect the U.S. and its security as one of their primary missions account for more than 71% of the civilian workforce. Watch our latest video to learn about the many organizations working to keep our nation secure as the threats to our country continually evolve and change. Watch Blog What federal employees should know about late-career transitions and encore entrepreneurship The Partnership for Public Service recently hosted a FedSupport webinar focused on helping federal employees explore late-career transitions and encore entrepreneurship. The webinar featured Elisse Wright Barnes, a LinkedIn trainer and career educator for jobseekers age 50+, and Jay Aronowitz, a former senior executive and founder of a human capital consulting business. The discussion, moderated... August 5, 2025 Blog The 2025 Service to America Medals honorees champion a government that works better for all The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® recognize nonpartisan, career federal employees who have made outstanding contributions to our country. Unlike past years, when honorees were recognized by individual categories, the 2025 program celebrates these individuals and teams in three distinct groups, reflecting their wide range of critical work that benefits the nation. ... July 30, 2025 Blog Understanding public perceptions of the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has moved quickly to cut government programs, cancel contracts and grants and reduce the federal workforce by tens of thousands of employees. During this unique moment, the Partnership for Public Service sought to understand how Americans view the president’s actions by conducting a nationally representative survey and... July 29, 2025 Blog Industry experts discuss career trends and transitions for federal employees The Partnership for Public Service, in collaboration with Northeastern University’s Arlington campus, hosted a FedSupport webinar exploring current career trends for civil servants located in the Washington, D.C. area, who want to transition out of the federal government. The conversation was moderated by Jamie Miller, CEO and regional dean at Northeastern University’s Arlington campus, and... July 28, 2025 Blog Legal support options for federal employees affected by recent cuts to federal agencies and programs A recent FedSupport Webinar, hosted by Jenny Mattingley, vice president of government affairs at the Partnership for Public Service, offered crucial insights into the legal arguments and legal support options federal employees could rely on as they challenge the Trump administration’s ongoing cuts to the federal workforce. Craig Becker, senior counsel to the American... July 22, 2025 Blog Strengthening your internship strategy: How to recruit, onboard and develop future public servants A well-run internship program can do more than support students—it can strengthen your agency’s workforce for years to come. In government, internships are a powerful long-term investment, helping agencies build stronger talent pipelines, foster connections with mission-driven professionals and shape future public service leaders. The Partnership’s new program can help you develop an effective internship... July 21, 2025 Blog 2025 Service to America Medals® program recognizes public servants who solve our nation’s biggest challenges The Partnership for Public Service recognized 23 individuals and teams as 2025 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® honorees. This year’s honorees were recognized in three groups: The honorees from the first group persisted to find answers to long-standing national challenges. These career federal employees embody the expertise and institutional knowledge held by the... July 17, 2025 Blog Latest FedScope data offers a glimpse into federal workforce changes under DOGE and raises transparency concerns The Office of Personnel Management’s recent release of raw FedScope data files for March 2025, the first significant update in months, offers early signals about federal workforce trends under the Trump administration, but also raises serious transparency concerns. This release was hotly anticipated by the Partnership and other stakeholders, both for its potential to show... July 10, 2025 Blog New eLearning program explores how government leaders can support their teams through change Whether adjusting to return-to-office mandates or meeting agency requirements that fundamentally change the way people work, navigating change is an ever-present challenge for government leaders. The Partnership for Public Service’s new eLearning platform equips leaders at all levels of government with knowledge and strategies to help them meet this challenge. One of our first eLearning... July 8, 2025 Publication Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Suitability and Fitness” proposed rule On July 3, 2025 the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments on OPM’s “Suitability and Fitness” proposed rule. July 3, 2025
