The Presidential Management Fellows program, once a stepping stone for future federal leaders, faces uncertainty as many fellows are being terminated or placed on administrative leave. President Donald Trump’s executive order ended the program, impacting highly qualified workers with advanced degrees who joined the government through this program. The slashing of the federal workforce has led to layoffs of probationary employees, including recent fellows.
The termination of the program has left many affected fellows devastated, feeling a loss for the public service and a potential brain drain of talented individuals. Fellows like Jenn Kauffman, Sydney Smith, McKenzie Hartman, Bianca Nelson, Madeleine Parker, and Juliane Alfen share their experiences of being let go and express their desire to continue serving their country through federal service.
These young professionals had uprooted their lives for civil service, advocated for housing rights, and worked in various government agencies, hoping to make a difference. The termination of the program has left them uncertain about their futures and concerned about the impact on the people they serve. Despite the setbacks, they remain hopeful for opportunities to return to public service and continue their work.
The sudden termination of the program has caused shock and disappointment among the fellows, who had worked hard to secure these positions and had high hopes for their future careers in the federal government. The loss of the program is seen as closing a pipeline to future leaders and affecting the valuable work done in areas such as housing, disaster recovery, and international aid.
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