U.S. Digital Response helps government fill IT jobs
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES — The nonprofit group U.S. Digital Response is expanding efforts to help state and local governments recruit and retain information technology workers.
U.S. Digital Response announced it is starting a new initiative to assist government agencies with hiring, best recruitment practices, and onboarding retention programs for digital skills jobs. The group has already helped agencies in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Indiana.
The program aims to engage potential job candidates and share information about government tech careers.
“We have seen firsthand the challenges many governments face in attracting and retaining digital talent,” said Hillary Hartley, U.S. Digital Response CEO.
“With this new focus area, we aim to directly support governments in building skilled, diverse, and innovative digital teams who can meet the public’s needs now and into the future.”
A recent study by Mission Square found 64% of state and local government human resource officers struggled to fill IT positions.
Founded in 2020, USDR connects governments with technology, resources, and support, leaving them better equipped to deliver services and support to millions of people in the U.S. The group has over 8,000 volunteers and has partnered with nearly 300 government and nonprofit partners on more than 400 projects.
