All about pathways for tech talent into the public sector

Government workforces absolutely have been disrupted here in 2025 through layoffs and other exits of employees from agencies, but there is a future to talk about and especially when it comes to technology.For this episode, NobleReach Foundation’s chief executive Arun Gupta helps us take that conversation forward with ideas and solutions for bringing more talent into the public sector. Much remains unsettled in how the Trump administration is looking at the federal workforce, but the theme of needing talent will always remain paramount.One key concept Gupta lays out in the conversation with our Ross Wilkers is being a “dual citizen” of both industry and government to give people exposure to all sides of the ecosystem. Other types of pathways are part of the discussion as well.Stephen Ehikian says GSA is primed for a ‘build back’ phase after his departureOPM implements years-in-the-making update to federal hiring processNew OPM head plans to cement focus on efficiencyWT 360: A roadmap for keeping innovation and entrepreneurship pipelines healthy