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Expanding Civic Match Initiative to Support Laid-Off Nonprofit Workers

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The Public Sector HR Association recently announced an expansion of the Civic Match talent matching initiative, which seeks to connect displaced federal talent with state and local government agencies. Since its launch in 2024, the program has supported federal workers, and is now extending its reach to nonprofit workers affected by federal grant cuts. Over 20,000 laid-off nonprofit employees will gain access to state and local government opportunities, including 226 cities and 48 states, as well as free events and job seeker resources.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Civic Match initiative is expanding to support over 20,000 laid-off nonprofit employees affected by federal grant cuts, offering access to state and local government opportunities.
  • The initiative is broadening to include nonprofit workers with expertise in fields such as project and program management, public health, and communications.
  • State and local government organizations will benefit from the expanded talent pool, including access to skilled professionals with experience in in-demand jobs.
  • The expansion aims to prevent the loss of expertise and skills due to job losses in the nonprofit sector.
  • Work for America, the organization behind the Civic Match initiative, is providing a series of free events and job seeker resources to support affected workers.
  • Despite the specific number of states and cities participating not being mentioned, it is notable that the expansion of this initiative is nationwide.

Statistics:

  • Over 20,000 laid-off nonprofit employees will be eligible for the Civic Match initiative.
  • The expansion will offer opportunities in 226 cities and 48 states.
  • The initiative aims to provide free resources and events to support job seekers.
  • Nonprofit workers affected by federal grant cuts include experts in project and program management, public health, and communications.

Sources:

  • Public Sector HR Association:
  • Work for America statement, 2024:
  • Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, Next Steps announcement, July 1, 2023:

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