With recent major tech layoffs, many tech professionals are scrambling to find jobs. Working for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) may not be the first thing that comes to mind for those looking for a tech career, but VA is second-to-none for solving real problems for Veterans on a scale you won’t find elsewhere. The agency offers employees a sense of purpose with mission-oriented work to help Veterans receive the best care possible. VA is the place for tech professionals looking to work on rewarding and challenging projects. Many tech skill sets are transferable across industries from the private to the public sector. Tech talent can get a taste of working with the public sector by applying to programs like the Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) program or the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) program. These partnerships with VA give tech professionals a sense of what working on a VA project looks like... Read the full article here.