GoKawiilNew job platform Work For America connects laid-off federal staff to state and local roles
Work For America launched as a career-matching platform aimed at helping federal employees who lost their jobs transition into state and local government positions. The service has since expanded to welcome all job seekers, including those with no prior public sector experience, functioning much like a LinkedIn tailored specifically to government careers.
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Mass federal layoffs have left many experienced workers searching for new paths, and this platform offers a structured bridge into public service roles that are often harder to find through conventional job boards. By opening access to newcomers as well, it could also help address staffing shortages in state and local government agencies.
- Work For America started as a resource for displaced federal employees seeking state and local government jobs.
- The platform now accepts all applicants, regardless of public sector background.
- It aims to streamline hiring into government roles similar to how LinkedIn functions for private industry.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-16
Published there as: “New ‘LinkedIn for government’ helps Americans get into public service”
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