Careers in Government

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The partnership will focus on innovative strategies for attracting and retaining talent in the public sector. The post Proof of Workforce Foundation and Careers In Government Inc. Launch Groundbreaking Partnership to Integrate Bitcoin into Public Sector Employment appeared first on Careers in Government.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The U.S. is a country of small cities and towns. A staggering 96% of all incorporated places had populations under 50,000 as of 2020, according to the Census Bureau. Of the nearly 20,000 incorporated cities and towns in the U.S., 76% have fewer than 5,000 people. All cities face talent shortages, a worsening cyberthreat landscape and the ongoing need for IT modernization.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Whether an organization is hybrid or fully remote, having a digital-first culture and strategy for collaboration is a wise move for ensuring employees are able to do their work in any setting, at any time. This means prioritizing tools and technology that enable an agency to create a digital experience that is scalable, secure, reliable and cost-effective. 1.

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the world of grant writing, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential components for successful and impactful grant proposals. Government and foundation grants are increasingly prioritizing these values, recognizing that projects reflecting diverse perspectives and equitable practices can lead to more innovative and effective outcomes.

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Barrett & Greene

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Back in March, in collaboration with Donald F. Kettl professor emeritus and former dean of the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, we wrote a book titled “The Little Guide to Writing for Impact” (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024) The goal of the book was to help academically-trained writers communicate in a way that will make it more likely that practitioners, policy-makers, legislators, legislative staff and the general public will read what they’ve written – and ideally take actions

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GovPilot

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In a time where technology is advancing at breakneck speeds, local government officials are increasingly finding themselves on the front lines of cyber security challenges.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Currently, there are over 2,000 down payment assistance (DPA) programs nationwide. These programs, which are aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers (FTHBs), are primarily run by state and local governments as well as non-profit organizations. 1 It’s worth noting that there is no tradition of a major federal DPA program, nor is one in place today.

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