Technologists for the Public Good

Calling all #BayArea #Technologists! Join us live in San Francisco on May 14th! We're excited to work with SF Civic Tech to host a conversation and gathering on civic tech. We know the world is changing rapidly, and while you can’t control the world, we want to show you that you can participate in it in valuable ways that make the most of your skills and talents. Learn about what you can do leveraging technology skills and practices to engage with the evolving civic world around us all. Civic tech is happening in San Francisco. Come see how you fit in. 🗓️ May 14th, 6:30pm 📍 Google Community Space on the Embarcadero 🎟️ RSVP here: https://c4sf.me/rsvp

📰 Storytelling is invaluable, particularly as we see more news of federal terminations coming for public interest technologists. The Impact Map - https://lnkd.in/gtTjXwh7 shows the far reaching affects for our field and beyond. We remain dedicated to telling your stories amongst it all. How has this affected you and those around you? And, how might this have affected your opinion of working in public interest tech or career advice you give to others? We'd love to hear from if you're a current or former federal employee, family member, caretaker, were affected by federal funding or hiring freezes, lost a grant or contract or your role because of this, or any other situation. 💻 Let us know: https://lnkd.in/gjcyQgK7

We’ve seen too many examples of public services gone wrong: a mother at the checkout line being told her food stamps won’t go through; families who lost their homes in the LA fires unsure of how to access housing support; faulty online appointment schedulers preventing patients from receiving care. Better public services are both necessary and possible. But to create better services, we need to improve the job infrastructure for public interest technology workers. We’ve heard from our members and experienced ourselves what it’s like working in federal, state, and local agencies, and we’re ready to advocate for your work. We’re expanding our work and will be advocating to: 1️⃣ Improve opportunities and working conditions for public interest technologists 2️⃣ Address the need for qualified technical talent in government 3️⃣ Support innovation in technical service delivery 4️⃣ Advocate for sustainable funding for the field Learn more about our advocacy work, and how you can get involved, at https://lnkd.in/enyahyFx.

The job market for jobs in public interest technology has tightened in the last few months. We've heard from members and the community at large that getting support in job searching is a top need. Join us for this interactive workshop to get expert advice on using new tools and techniques to go from job search to job acquisition. We're excited to be hosting this event with Kadima Careers for the public interest technology community. We look forward to seeing you there! ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eCBRyH2M

May 14-15 For the Public, Minneapolis-St. Paul 🎟️ Purchase a Ticket to Attend: https://lnkd.in/gJKMRKJQ 🎤 Apply to Speak: https://lnkd.in/gm3hscXh 👯 Tell or Tag a Friend Come find your public interest tech people and learn about designing for care, onboarding into government, presentations about local and regional projects, how to advocate for your work (including to the legislature), and more.

📆 Join us on Wednesday, May 14th from 3-4:30pm EST for a a virtual Moth-style story slam for former federal employees. 🎤 Stories about government working for the people it serves shed light on the essential role of public servants and reinvigorate public-sector trust—things we need now more than ever. What’s more, mass firings and dismissals are bringing abrupt ends to the careers of hundreds of dedicated public servants, leaving many processing a shocking and unexpected life change. If you are a former federal employee who worked in a digital delivery role and were fired, placed on administrative leave, or otherwise dismissed since January 2025, we invite you to join our story slam centered on the theme of: 🌟 Behind the curtain: The humans of the federal government’s critical digital infrastructure. 🌟 This event will offer a space to process, reflect on, and document the ways former federal employees gave their time, skill, and care to improving critical government services for the public. If you're a former federal employee, register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eykKxJ7y

🚀 We're kicking off the Open Source Fellowship—a new initiative from NTEN, FuseChange, and Liminal Labs with an introductory call this evening! 🛠️ This one-year paid fellowship supports neurodiverse developers in creating open source tools for social impact—but that's just the beginning. Join us for local + virtual events, take online courses, or complete our upcoming professional certificate in open source development. 📟 Join our info session tonight to learn how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/e7z6B54r 🔗 Learn more about the Open Source Fellowship: https://lnkd.in/gFUQBf2U

📢 Join Us at For the Public: Twin Cities! 🎉 We’re excited to invite you to For the Public: Twin Cities—a gathering of technologists, creatives, and product leaders committed to advancing public good through innovation and collaboration. 📅 Date: May 14–15, 2025 📍 Location: Union Depot, St. Paul, MN 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ghBQHnA6 🧠  Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9iGTp6b "This event was one of the most productive, friendly, fun, spirited, intimate, and informative conference I've ever attended. It's as if the organizers read the manual on how to make everyone feel welcome, seen, interesting, valued, curious, and taken care of." This is more than just a conference—it’s a two-day convening designed for knowledge sharing, networking, and meaningful connections. Together, we’ll explore how to reimagine government services to better serve the public. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today and be part of the change! 🚀✨ #ForThePublic #TwinCities #Innovation #CivicTech #CommunityImpact

Calling all former federal tech employees! 📢 On April 29th, we’re hosting our first-ever Gov to Gov Virtual Hiring Forum & Job Fair, bringing together representatives across state and local government agencies for a day of networking, insights, and career opportunities. 🌐 ✅ Are you a former federal employee? ✅ Early career, Mid-level, or Senior technologist? ✅ Looking to resume using your skills to help communities?  This event is for you. 🫵 Join us for enlightening discussions, connect 1:1 with agency representatives from 13+ city and state government agencies, and discover a wide range of tech roles available in the public sector. Help us continue shaping the future of government technology. 🤝 Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore tech careers that matter. 📆 Mark your calendars for April 29th and register today to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/GovtoGovReg Powered by: The Volcker Alliance & Tech Talent Project #GovtoGov #GovernmentJobs #TechCareers #CareerFair #CivicTech #PublicInterestTech

Congrats Abbey Kos! Grateful to have your expertise on our Board from across roles in and in support of government.