Workforce and People

The first four-year degree offered by the Washington college will focus on project- and work-based learning and branch out from traditional coding into topics like cybersecurity, data science and app development.

A presentation by the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative this week introduced ninth and 10th graders to potential jobs associated with broadband, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Massachusetts' cybersecurity chief describes how the state supports counties and cities, what new threats AI introduces to government, and how his legal background impacts public-sector work.

The acting director of New Mexico's central broadband office returned to his previous position with the agency after the governor’s office decided to go in a "different direction" in its search for a permanent director.

Level Up Philly showcased Philadelphia high school students' tech skills at NASCIO, featuring VR and robotics demonstrations and highlighting the potential of youth from underserved communities for government technology roles.

California Chief Information Officer Liana Bailey-Crimmins thinks that in 2045, there will be more cohesion between technical- and business-side roles.

James Saunders, an experienced cybersecurity executive with time in the private and federal sectors, has been named the state’s acting chief information security officer, after its former CISO departed.

Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed 2025-26 budget would include layoffs and eliminate vacant positions, in an effort to address an $800 million deficit. It would also significantly affect the city’s Information Technology Agency.

The Hamilton County-Chattanooga Apprenticeship Hub seeks an employer with whom to commence a federally approved, artificial intelligence-guided apprenticeship program. It will offer AI to help apprentices identify jobs.

State tech leaders at the NASCIO Midyear Conference in Philadelphia highlighted a critical skills gap: prompt engineering. This realization is inspiring training aimed at upskilling the workforce to optimize the use of AI.

Now in their 24th year, our Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers awards encapsulate what it means to be working at the forefront of gov tech. This year's cohort is an inspiring group whose often invisible work makes government better every day.

Chief Innovation Officer, Anchorage, Alaska

Director of Information Technology, Marietta, Ga.

CIO, Miami-Dade County, Fla.

CISO, Fairfax County, Va.

Chief Digital and AI Officer, Georgia

CIO, Utah

CIO, Boston