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OPM Launches Talent Network to Attract Young Workers

3/31/2026

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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) launched an early-career talent network to attract younger job seekers to federal positions.
OPM Director Scott Kupor emphasized the need for a network model to connect talent with opportunities and he argued that young people prioritize career growth over job stability.
Experts Don Kettl and Rep. Steny Hoyer expressed concerns that layoffs and a negative employment image will hinder the government's ability to attract and retain young workers.

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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) launched an early-career talent network to attract younger job seekers to federal positions.
OPM Director Scott Kupor emphasized the need for a network model to connect talent with opportunities and he argued that young people prioritize career growth over job stability.
Experts Don Kettl and Rep. Steny Hoyer expressed concerns that layoffs and a negative employment image will hinder the government's ability to attract and retain young workers.