Kansas launches website to entice federal workers 'in need of new opportunities'
Kansas is looking to hire laid-off or discouraged federal workers — and made a new web page to attract the workforce to the state.
Since taking office, Donald Trump's administration has made a goal of reducing the federal workforce. Thousands of federal workers were offered a deferred resignation in January, and agencies were given instructions to plan for reductions in force.
Reporting from The New York Times suggests the administration is seeking to cut nearly 150,000 positions on top of the 130,000 that have already been cut or accepted a buyout.
'As many federal employees find themselves in need of new opportunities, I'm excited to launch a web page that showcases all the great career opportunities Kansas has to offer,' Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said in a news release. 'With highly rated schools, low cost of living, and a competitive housing market, our state is ready to welcome new employees and their families with open arms.'
The website highlights incentives incoming employees can take advantage of, like the Rural Opportunity Zone program which offers repayment of student loans or state income tax credits.
The website redirects job seekers to jobs with the states, counties, local governments and the private sector.
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: State of Kansas wants job seekers laid off from federal government
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