Expanding networks emerge for employees affected by Trump's federal workforce reductions
In the wake of significant government workforce cuts, communities are stepping up to support displaced federal employees. Montgomery County, home to over 70,000 federal workers, is no exception. The county is opening the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center, designed to assist those affected by job losses.
The center, set to open soon, will offer executive coaching, resume assistance, and recruitment opportunities. This comes after more than 4,000 residents lost their jobs due to government workforce cuts during the first six months of 2025.
One initiative that has already made a significant impact is Work for America's Civic Match. Launched in November 2024, this free platform connects federal employees, government contractors, and campaign staffers with state and local hiring managers. Civic Match has helped more than 100 former federal employees find new roles, and more than 1,400 job seekers and about 170 hiring managers have attended Civic Match Live, the platform's monthly virtual events.
Marc Shaw, the interim city auditor for Kansas City, Missouri, is one such success story. After 25 years at the State Department, Shaw found his new role through Civic Match, thanks to the platform's ability to help translate his experience in arms control treaty compliance and international program funding for a local role.
Another resource for former federal employees is Former Gov, a directory of former federal, state, and local government workers, established by Brian Levine. Former Gov offers a weekly coworking space, a virtual clubhouse, and a webinar series to help former civil servants. The platform also provides a free year of membership to those who were laid off, accepted a voluntary separation incentive, or were otherwise impacted. Dozens of former federal employees reach out daily to Former Gov's LinkedIn for this free membership.
In February, a group of former civil servants created FedsForward to help ex-feds navigate the private sector job search. Recently, FedsForward launched several free artificial intelligence-powered tools to help users explain their government skills to companies and identify non-governmental jobs. Karen Lee, co-founder of FedsForward, emphasised the need for tools that cater to the distinct professional personas of federal professionals, as existing career transition tools often treat all professionals the same.
In addition to these initiatives, Taproot, a platform that connects volunteers with professional backgrounds to help nonprofits in areas like marketing, human resources, and technology, has noticed an increase in individuals who have worked for the government seeking opportunities through the platform.
These resources and initiatives are providing valuable support to displaced federal workers, offering them a pathway to new opportunities and continued career growth.
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