Shapiro signs executive order to expand opportunity for Pennsylvanians seeking a career in public service
Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-01, establishing the Hire, Improve, Recruit, Empower (HIRE) Committee to expand opportunity for Pennsylvanians seeking a career in public service, continue to build a more competitive Commonwealth workforce, and make state government the best place to work in the Commonwealth.
The Governor signed the Executive Order during the Commonwealth Job Fair, where over 40 state agencies set up recruitment tables with information on about 580 open Commonwealth positions for over 500 Pennsylvanians in attendance to learn more about exciting career opportunities in public service.
"Public service is a noble profession - and I am proud to serve alongside
80,000 Commonwealth employees who go to work every day to help their communities. Since my first day in office, we've worked to break down barriers and create real opportunities for Pennsylvanians who want to work in state government but we have to do more to remain competitive in a challenging labor market and set an example for the private sector," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "The Executive Order
I am signing today will ensure the Commonwealth is a competitive, attractive, and fulfilling place to work - and we have a workforce that is representative of Pennsylvania as a whole and accessible to our residents. Whether you've just graduated at a recent commencement and you're starting a new career or have been in the workforce for a while now - we want you to build your career with the Commonwealth."