Building the Future Workforce: Skills-Based Hiring and GovHR Innovations

Michelle Amante, Senior Vice President of Government Programs at Partnership for Public Service returns to the FedUpward podcast, joined by Blair Corcoran de Castillo from Opportunity@Work.

We dive into what's ahead for the second annual GovHR Conference, taking place September 16–18 both in Washington, D.C. and virtually. Learn how government agencies are embracing skills-based hiring, supporting non-traditional talent pipelines like STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes), and leveraging AI and data tools to meet modern workforce needs.

Discover what's happening in states like Maryland and cities like Philadelphia—and how these examples can transform federal, state, and local HR practices.

Register for the GovHR Conference: https://events.ourpublicservice.org/2025-govhr

Explore the Federal Support Hub and free resources: https://ourpublicservice.org

Learn more about Opportunity@Work and the STARs initiative: https://opportunityatwork.org

Helpful Resources:

• Work with Love: www.fedupwardcoaching.com

• State of Maryland resources: https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-launches-resource-website-for-maryland-workers-impacted-by-recent-federal-actions.aspx

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