US government ‘tech force’ gets backup from Coinbase, Robinhood

The US government wants 1,000 tech workers to boost its capabilities and has turned to the private sector to plug its skill shortages.

Crypto exchange Coinbase and trading platform Robinhood are among a group of tech companies lending a hand to the US government’s new “Tech Force.” 

The launch of the Tech Force on Monday aims to tap the private sector’s talent to plug “critical skills gaps” in the government across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and software engineering.

Big Tech firms will lend their workers to serve one- to two-year stints at federal agencies, with the government seeking 1,000 early-career candidates and “experienced managers.”

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