""We've got close to half of our population that's within 10 years of retirement age," Scott Kupor stated, emphasizing the urgent need for early-career workers to replenish the federal workforce."
""Early-career individuals make up only about 7% of the 2 million civilian federal workforce, compared to more than 20% of the broader U.S. workforce," highlighting the disparity in workforce demographics."
""The unemployment rate for college graduates ages 22 to 27 reached 5.6% at the end of 2025, above the 4.2% overall unemployment rate," illustrating the challenges faced by young job seekers."
The Trump administration is facing a demographic challenge as nearly half of the federal workforce is nearing retirement age. To address this, the Office of Personnel Management has launched the Early Career Talent Network to recruit entry-level workers across various roles. Currently, early-career individuals represent only 7% of the federal workforce, compared to over 20% in the broader U.S. workforce. This recruitment effort comes as Gen Z faces a challenging labor market, with higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates compared to the overall rate.
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