US government ‘tech force’ gets backup from Coinbase, Robinhood

The US government has launched a new initiative called the 'Tech Force' aimed at addressing critical skills gaps in areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering by leveraging talent from the private sector. Nearly 30 initial private sector partners, including major firms like Apple, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Coinbase, and Robinhood, will lend their employees for one- to two-year stints within federal agencies such as the Treasury, Commerce Department, and IRS. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) director, Scott Kupor, noted that the government struggles to attract and retain early-career talent. The tech workers will be hired and funded by the agencies but trained by the private sector. Upon completion of their service, the OPM plans to host a job fair to facilitate transitions back into the private sector, emphasizing that government work is challenging and valued.

(Source：Cointelegraph)