EVENTS
Competing for Skilled Trades: How Baltimore and Columbus are Reimagining Public Works Hiring
Public works agencies nationwide are facing significant challenges, including rising vacancy rates, protracted hiring processes, and dwindling talent pipelines. However, two cities are demonstrating that impactful solutions can be achieved without waiting for sweeping policy changes.
Inside the Changing Public Sector Hiring Landscape: From the Frontlines 2026 Webinar
Work for America’s new From the Frontlines 2026 report draws on insights from more than 75 state and local HR leaders and public servants to understand what’s changing, what’s holding, and where progress is possible—and highlights innovative strategies governments are using to improve hiring performance.
Hiring Reform with Humans at the Center: Lessons from STL and SF
Join Work for America and InnovateUS for a conversation with two public sector leaders who successfully drove major HR transformations in their cities and gain practical insights to guide change in your own.
Hiring Manager Webinar: 10 Ways to Tap Top Talent
Hiring managers from state and local governments with communications roles will pitch their open positions and host breakout rooms to meet directly with qualified candidates.
Mission-Ready Recruitment: Lessons for Local Governments from the U.S. Marine Corps’ Gold-Standard Recruiting System.
What can state and local governments learn about strategic recruitment from the success of the U.S. Marine Corps' recruitment arm?
"Powering Public Service" In-Person Convening
A full-day convening for organizations in the "Powering Public Service" network dedicated to addressing staffing challenges in local and state governments.
"Powering Public Service" Virtual Convening
Inaugural, invitation-only meeting of the "Powering Public Service Network," a group of 60+ organizations committed to collaborating to solve the public sector workforce crisis.
From the Frontlines: Unpacking the Government Staffing Crisis with Work for America
Hear from public sector leaders about the government staffing crisis. Work for America will also share findings from our "From the Frontlines" report.