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How One Parent Returned via the Federal Pathways Program
Lucas and Luna explore how a parent re-entered the workforce after a five-year career gap by joining the U.S. federal government's Pathways Program. They walk through the specific steps: finding the 'Recent Graduates' track (which accepts degrees earned within the last six years), targeting an agency like the Department of Education, and leveraging the 'Schedule A' hiring authority for applicants with disabilities. The episode also covers the non-competitive conversion to a permanent role after one year, the trade-offs (lower pay vs. stability and pension), and tips…
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