Workforce and People

When it comes to what IT functions can be contracted out, Iowa CIO Matt Behrens said it’s important that his office “not outsource our brains” and make sure that decision-making stays in-house.

As technology becomes more complex, and hiring among public agencies often becomes more challenging, some experts are encouraging more recruitment of neurodivergent workers. Here’s how to get it done.

The city of Albuquerque, N.M., has announced that Mark Leech will lead the Department of Technology and Innovation. He takes over for Brian Osterloh, who retired at the end of March after nearly 20 years with the city.

The city of Sacramento, Calif., has appointed its newest CIO from inside the Information Technology Department. Darin Arcolino succeeds Maria MacGunigal, who retired this month after nearly 10 years as CIO.

The new Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) is aimed at improving resident services by boosting convenience, accessibility and cohesion across state government digital offerings.

Addressing the ASU+GSV Summit on Wednesday, business leaders made a case for private-public partnerships to aid the development of online workforce training programs, internships and work-based learning.

Despite growing up with technology, many graduating students today lack practical training with AI, UI/UX, product management or digital content creation, and businesses could work with universities to build these skills.

With a historic amount of funding coming from the federal government, state governments are increasingly starting to hire full-time staff to focus on digital equity work.

The winners of Government Technology's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers awards for 2023 are a group of IT and other professionals pushing the limits of what it means to do the people's business.

The Bay Area tech sector is shedding jobs in a big way after a prolonged pandemic-era hiring boom, an ominous turn for an industry that has spent decades as the primary engine of the region's economy.

Information security veteran Bryce Carter says he will work with the IT department to evaluate Arlington’s security risks and needs and focus on creating an enterprise-wide security program.

The U.S. Department of Energy is investing a combined $72 million in five new industrial technology centers and various other programs to train new workers for advanced manufacturing and clean energy industries.

Officials revamped workforce efforts by implementing new virtual training models, creating digital literacy programs and designing a data-centered platform to connect users with job opportunities based on work history and skill sets.

Michigan launched the EV Scholars program, a $10,000 scholarship for students who accept job offers as electric engineers or software developers at 15 companies partnering with the state, to staff growing industries.

In the wake of recent news of Washington, D.C., former Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff John Falcicchio’s sudden resignation amid sexual harassment allegations, Mayor Muriel Bowser has named staff to fill openings.