Coinbase, Robinhood Lend Talent to US ‘Tech Force’
The US government has launched “Tech Force,” a program aiming to address federal skill gaps in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering by bringing in talent from the private sector. Major tech firms—including Coinbase, Robinhood, Apple, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, and OpenAI—will lend their employees for one- to two-year stints at various federal agencies such as the Treasury, Commerce Department, and IRS. The initiative targets both early-career professionals and experienced managers, seeking to recruit around 1,000 candidates initially. Agencies will hire and pay the tech workers, and private partners will provide training. This partnership aims to replace retiring government employees, attract new talent, and demonstrate that government work offers complex, valuable experience. Upon completing their terms, participants will attend a job fair facilitated by the Office of Personnel Management and its private partners. The inclusion of crypto firms reflects the government’s need for blockchain expertise as the technology becomes more integrated into the financial system.
