Last updated Nov 19, 2024

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and Government Service

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Transitioning from Tech to Gov

Consider Tech to Gov your resource for information about public sector and government-adjacent opportunities

While tens of thousands of technologists are currently navigating uncertainty in their roles and careers due to broad layoffs within the tech industry, government and public interest organizations are recruiting like never before.

If you have ever considered a career in public service, academia, or government-adjacent organizations, now is a great time to explore your options.

But, we know it can also be daunting to get started.

Tech to Gov Stories

Watch conversations with folks who have already made the leap from tech to gov and learn more about the impactful work that they are doing.

Hear the opening remarks from Rob Shriver, Acting Director of U.S. Office of Personnel Management at the October 2024 Tech to Gov Hiring Forum and Job Fair.

Call to Action :: Why Technologists in Government are Important

Listen to this call to action from Deirdre K. Mulligan, Principal Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. She outlines why technologists in government are so important and the urgent priorities they are needed to tackle.

From our Tech to Gov Forum and Career Fair

Tech to Gov | January 2023 Event

Panel: Transitioning from Tech to Gov

Considering making the transition from tech to government? You’re not alone! Many have made the switch to bring their skills to government. Hear from technologists that have made the transition and learn what that experience looks like.

Products and services look different in government- but many aspects are the same. Come watch how teams are creating, designing, and delivering public products and services at the October 2024 Tech to Gov Hiring Forum and Job Fair.

Why Technologists in Government Matter

Gabe Paley, Assistant Secretary of Technology for New York State, outlines the growing opportunities for technologists to join government, work in crucial policy areas and make a meaningful impact on communities and people.

Tech to Gov | October 2023 Event

Kick Off Keynote

We’re kicking off our national forum with opening remarks from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly and a panel of tech leaders that have previously joined or have served in public service roles. This panel will explore the themes of the tech and gov ecosystem and stories of impact.

Themes include: Defining public interest tech and supporting the ecosystem, transitioning to government, call to action, talking through what it’s like to serve, and more!

Come learn from technologists at the Federal and State level that have recently made the transition to government. From the October 2024 Tech to Gov Hiring Forum and Job Fair.

Hear closing remarks from Harry Wingo, Deputy National Cyber Director at the October 2024 Tech to Gov Hiring Forum and Job Fair.

Tech to Gov | October 2023 Event

Panel: Transitioning from Tech to Gov

Learn from technologists at the Federal, State, and local level that have recently made the transition to government. You’ll walk away understanding their journey and with practical tips for you to consider as you explore a change to public interest tech.