PROGRAMS
CIVIC
MATCH
Civic Match is a talent-matching program connecting experienced federal workers and campaign staff with jobs in state and local governments nationwide.
POWERING PUBLIC
SERVICE NETWORK
Work for America’s Powering Public Service Network brings together 60+ organizations committed to strengthening the government workforce by sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and driving solutions. This growing community connects partners across sectors to align efforts, exchange resources, and collectively tackle the workforce challenges facing state and local governments.
Explore our shared vision and strategies by reading the Powering Public Service Blueprint.
TALENT
FORWARD
Talent Forward is a national initiative by Work for America (WFA) designed to address the public sector workforce crisis by providing targeted recruitment support for hard-to-fill government roles. Launching in five cities in 2025, Talent Forward will strengthen communities by ensuring local governments have the talent needed to deliver essential services reliably and effectively.
SKILLS IN
THE STATES
Work for America is a proud partner to the National Governors Association (NGA) on their Skills in the States initiative. This initiative supports Governors’ efforts to remove unnecessary degree requirements and create more inclusive hiring practices. Together, we’re advancing skills-based hiring with the goal of strengthening the public sector workforce and expanding access to quality jobs nationwide.