{"id":44635,"date":"2025-04-24T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/?p=44635"},"modified":"2025-04-25T09:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:25:50","slug":"new-online-career-pivot-bootcamp-former-federal-employees-private-sector-transition-career-assistance-fedsupport-explainer-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/blog\/new-online-career-pivot-bootcamp-former-federal-employees-private-sector-transition-career-assistance-fedsupport-explainer-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Partnership launches online bootcamp for public servants transitioning out of the federal sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Partnership for Public Service has launched the Career Pivot Bootcamp, a free online course<\/a> specifically designed for current and former federal employees looking to transition to the private, nonprofit or higher education sectors, or to state and local government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supporting civil servants in times of turmoil <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ongoing reductions in force<\/a> and other disruptions to the civil service<\/a> are significantly affecting the federal workforce, leading many talented and experienced public servants to seek opportunities in other sectors.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal employees possess highly specialized knowledge and skills, making the sudden loss of employment extremely difficult. These professionals require specific guidance to effectively translate their unique expertise for the private sector<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Career Pivot Bootcamp aims to meet this need, equipping federal civil servants with actionable content to effectively navigate their career transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Establishing the Career Pivot Bootcamp <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The bootcamp was developed based on testimonials and questions from affected federal employees who attended the Partnership\u2019s FedSupport webinars<\/a>\u2014a virtual series that provides timely updates and answers about the current state of the federal workforce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Webinar attendees highlighted a critical need for tailored resources, such as guidance on writing nonfederal resumes, tips for navigating the job market and strategies for late-career transitions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also noted that while they have encountered numerous career-search tools and resources, the sheer volume and lack of central organization could feel overwhelming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leveraging the Partnership\u2019s expertise  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Drawing on over two decades of experience strengthening government, the bootcamp combines the Partnership\u2019s diverse expertise, including career advising insights honed through our Call to Serve network<\/a> and leadership development resources from our Public Service Leadership Institute<\/a>\u00ae. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This initiative reflects the Partnership’s long-standing advocacy for recognizing<\/a> and supporting our nation\u2019s public servants, even as their career paths evolve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What you will learn <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Career Pivot Bootcamp delivers a robust curriculum through seven self-paced modules, covering the essential elements job seekers need to navigate their transition to nonfederal sectors. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants have access to expert-led training videos, downloadable tools and other resources to help them: <\/p>\n\n\n\n