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Diversity Remains a Priority in the Federal Government

With all the talk of hiring and pay freezes at federal agencies and consolidation of various functions of multiple agencies, it may seem as if there won't be many federal jobs left. But as long as there is a federal government, there will be federal opportunities. Even if overall hiring takes a hit, diversity in the federal government will remain a priority. Several programs have been set up to assist in developing a workforce  that looks like the country's population. The programs have various names, among them, Special Emphasis Programs, Selective Placement Programs, Employment Programs and Employment Initiatives. Throughout the federal government, the programs are designed to assist in the recruitment and career advancement of veterans, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, African Americans, Hispanics, disabled veterans, people with disabilities, women and, in some cases, military spouses. Each special emphasis, selective placement or employment initiative will have a program manager that serves as the resource person or adviser on concerns for a particular constituency. Click here to read more.
 
 



INSIGHT Into Diversity