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OPM finalizes rules for new intern, hiring programs

The Pathways Program aims to help federal agencies compete with other sectors that recruit and hire interns and recent graduates. The program targets current students, recent graduates and professionals interested in becoming federal managers.

Tags: workforce , recruiting , interns , hiring , John Berry , Robert Shriver , Pathways Program , OPM , Recent Graduates Program , Presidential Management Fellows Program , Ruben Gomez

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Union files suit to 'Hold that intern!'

The National Treasury Employees Union is asking the federal court to end the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP). NTEU national president Colleen Kelley explains.

Tags: Federal Drive , P&B , OPM , NTEU , Colleen Kelley , FCIP

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OPM touts transformation of federal hiring

One year after the President called for improvements to how agencies hire workers, OPM Director Berry said KSAs, long job descriptions and the rule of three are mostly a thing of the past. On average, agencies are hiring new employees in 105 days and most job descriptions are five pages or fewer.

Tags: pay and benefits , management , John Berry , Robert Buggs , OPM , Education , CHCO Council , hiring reforms , KSAs , workforce planning , Jason Miller

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NTEU files motion to end internship program

Employee union claims agencies have abused their privileges and OPM has done nothing to stop them. NTEU says the Federal Career Internship Program flies in the face of merit system hiring principles.

Tags: Pay & Benefits , OPM , IRS , CBP , DHS FDIC , NTEU , Colleen Kelley , FCIP

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