What if your first job could help shape the future of the country?
Join Scott Kupor, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, for a rare, candid conversation about career opportunities across the federal government. This conversation will also be moderated by guest speaker, Benny Johnson.
The federal government needs professionals from nearly every academic and career field—including science, engineering, technology, health, business, finance, communications, policy, data, education, public safety, environmental studies, and the humanities. Whether you are committed to public service or have never considered a federal career, this conversation can help you see where your talents might contribute.
Bring your questions. This conversation is designed around you.
✨ Launch Your Federal Career: A Fireside Chat with OPM Director Scott Kupor
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 🕚 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Reitz Union Auditorium, Second Floor
Federal hiring is changing—becoming faster, simpler, and increasingly focused on skills and merit. Director Kupor will explain what these changes mean for students and recent graduates, how to navigate the federal application process, and where emerging professionals fit within the government’s most important priorities.
Unlike an employer presentation focused on a single organization or agency, this event offers students a government-wide perspective. The Office of Personnel Management helps shape workforce policy and hiring practices across the federal civil service, giving Director Kupor a unique view of how students and recent graduates can contribute to an extraordinary range of agencies, missions, and national priorities.
RSVP is strongly encouraged. Register today in Gator CareerLink.
How to Prepare
Come early, come prepared, and bring the questions that matter to you.
Students are encouraged to:
- Arrive early. Seating is limited, so allow enough time to find the second-floor auditorium, check in, and be seated before the conversation begins.
- Think broadly about the issues you care about—whether they involve health, technology, national security, research, infrastructure, the environment, economic development, education, or community wellbeing.
- Identify two or three federal agencies or mission areas that connect with your interests. You do not need to know exactly where you want to work.
- Bring thoughtful questions for Director Kupor, such as:
- Which changes to federal hiring will have the greatest impact on students and recent graduates?
- How can students identify opportunities across the many different federal agencies?
- How is skills-based hiring changing the way candidates demonstrate their qualifications?
- Which capabilities will the federal workforce need most in the coming years?
- What can students do now to prepare for meaningful careers in public service?
- Bring something for taking notes and identify at least one action you can take after the event to continue exploring federal career possibilities.
You do not need to arrive with a complete career plan or a particular agency in mind. Come ready to think more about where your skills belong—and how your career could contribute to the future of the country.
