Researchers want to hear from people who have left federal service in the past year. The Federal Employee Exit Survey is nonpartisan, academic, IRB-approved, confidential, and takes about 20 minutes. If that is you, or you know someone, please share: pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

A nonpartisan academic team is collecting the experiences of departed federal employees: why people left and what that means for the government. Confidential, IRB-approved, and it takes about 20 minutes. Former feds, your perspective matters: pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Researchers want to hear from people who have left federal service in the past year. The Federal Employee Exit Survey is nonpartisan, academic, IRB-approved, confidential, and takes about 20 minutes. If that is you, or you know someone, please share: pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Are you a recently departed or soon-to-depart fed? Make your voice heard by taking the Federal Employee Exit Survey! Participation is voluntary, and responses are confidential. Access the survey here:

Are you a recently departed or soon-to-depart fed? Make your voice heard by taking the Federal Employee Exit Survey! Participation is voluntary; responses are confidential. The survey is being conducted by the Accountability & Reform Research Consortium, convened by @volckeralliance.bsky.social

💬 Today, CIC's Paul Smoke, joined global public finance experts to provide a special briefing on lessons we can learn from the $4 trillion US bond market. Thank you to @volckeralliance.bsky.social, @penniur.bsky.social, co-hosts William Glasgall + Susan Wachter for hosting this conversation!

As we close out Public Service Recognition Week, let’s remember that the work does not end here. This week, we told stories and put faces to the numbers - the thousands of public servants laid off, the programs dismantled, the communities left without critical services.

"Should I still pursue a public service career?" It's a question many young people are asking right now, and it's a fair one.

As we continue through Public Service Recognition Week, we’re sharing an important story from the @nytimes.com about the dangerous risk of inadequate disaster preparedness due to job cuts. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/u...

A Year After U.S.A.I.D.’s Death, Fired Workers Find Few Jobs and Much Loss

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The stories of public servants don't disappear when the news cycle moves on. Amplifying their stories is one of the most powerful things we can do right now.

Public Service Recognition Week is the right moment to say what we’ve all been thinking: the cuts on the federal workforce are already reshaping American life, but most people haven't connected the dots yet.

New Report: The Internship Imperative. Five strategies to rebuild the early-career pipeline into government. Pay them. Give them credit. Streamline hiring. Support them. Match them. It’s not complicated, but it requires commitment. bit.ly/4c7TsL4 #publicservice #govjobs #internships

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I'm proud to announce that the Accountability and Reform Research Consortium (ARRC) has awarded its inaugural round of research stipends, funded through @volckeralliance.bsky.social with support from the Henry Luce Foundation Inc and ARRC's Founding Member Schools. (...)

Acceptance remarks by Chair Powell at the American Society for Public Administration Annual Conference: www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s... Learn more about Chair Powell: www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/...

Acceptance remarks by Chair Powell at the American Society for Public Administration Annual Conference

Good morning, and thank you to the American Society for Public Administration for the Paul Volcker Public Integrity Award. I regret that I cannot be with you i

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Mr. Volcker envisioned a public sector workforce with the experience, preparation, and commitment to ensure that government is accountable and delivers with excellence.

The Accountability and Reform Research Consortium (ARRC) is offering Governance Capacity Stipends — awards up to $5,000 for research on administrative capacity in democratic states. Researchers, practitioners, and scholars from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Learn more:

Request for Proposals: Governance Capacity Research Stipends | The Volcker Alliance

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We are excited to announce the expansion of Service to Service to 16 more schools of public service for a total of 28 universities in the program. Service to Service builds clear pathways from military to civilian service to help veterans and military families serve again.

Building on the success of Opportunity@Work's inaugural Transformers in the Public Sector program, which helped states like Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, and Utah embed skills-based talent practices, the 2026 cohort will engage an even broader range of government teams.

The Volcker Alliance is thrilled to announce the addition of former AmeriCorps Director Sonali Nijhawan to our team as a Paul A. Volcker Public Service Fellow! Read more about how we will support her in activating the AmeriCorps alumni network: www.volckeralliance.org/news/former-...

In this timely piece from Christine Harper, she captures perfectly how Paul Volcker stood firm in his principles, regardless of political headwinds, as Chairman of the Federal Reserve System. Read here: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Fed Legend Paul Volcker Would Shrug Over This Attack

In fending off political pressure in his day, the iconic chairman of the Federal Reserve drew inspiration from George Washington.

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NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy launched in Washington, D.C., bringing together 75 students from across the country for public service career exploration, self-development, and networking. Read about some of our highlights here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

OAH has partnered with @volckeralliance.bsky.social to capture oral histories! Read about the project here: ow.ly/ww9h50Wbmsb

Limited new funds and hard decisions on what to prioritize. In this clip from the last Special Briefing, NASBO executive director Shelby Kerns explains the increased costs and hits to revenue that are causing states to tighten their budgets. Watch the full briefing here: bit.ly/3BRSVu5

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Kaitlin Medina, the classroom is where change begins. We appreciate Kaitlin's passion for education and commitment to shaping the next generation! #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Audrey Lester, public service takes many forms—from the classroom to the newsroom. Thank you, Audrey, for your intellectual curiosity. #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Wisdom Kowhegba, service extends beyond borders. Thank you, Wisdom, for your global perspective and dedication to equity. #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Leah Ibrahim, public service means standing up for the youngest and most vulnerable. Thank you, Leah, for your passion and dedication to justice. #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Esther Fan, meaningful work means creating change where research meets policy. Thank you, Esther, for your commitment to equity and public service. #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService