Resources for FDA Staff
Thank you to the EPA Alumni Association for sharing their resources; we at the FDA Alumni Association have tailored this for current FDA employees and alumni.
FedsForward Federal Talent Platform
www.fedsforward.org - a FREE, AI-powered tool to help current and former federal workers Transition and Transform their career paths across sectors.
Resume help- Skill mapping
- Career exploration
- AI coaches
FDAAA Mentoring Program
Speed Mentoring Programtransition-mentoring pilot
Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)
📌 Useful Links:
RIF-related resources
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
Return to In-Person Work
📌 Guidance Documents:
Probationary Workers
Schedule Policy/Career (Schedule F)
📌 OPM Memo
Job Boards 
- Virginia (VA): Virginia Has Jobs
- Massachusetts (MA): MassTalent Initiative - "Fed-Up"
- Maryland (MD): Hiring portal
- New York (NY): "You're Hired" initiative
- New Mexico (NM): Available positions
- Pennsylvania (PA): Job portal
Federal Workers' Rights
Deferred Resignation Program (Buyout)
🔴 Status: Closed (2/12) 📌 Deferred Resignation FAQs
DOGE Workforce Reductions
General Resources
🛠 Helpful Links:
- 📢 Federal Public Servants Home
- 💪 Civil Service Strong
- 📜 SF-50 Employment Documentation
- Politico and Agency IQ is offering a "Loyalty Bridge Subscription" to former government subscribers who are between jobs.
Partnership for Public Service
Unemployment Insurance Considerations
📌 Guidance & State Links:
Health Insurance 🏥
Financial and Other Assistance
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We understand that some former and current FDA members may be facing challenging times. To support our community, we are offering new members the option to request a waiver of their membership dues for 2025.
Please select the membership type:
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If you have additional links you think are appropriate for this list, please share with us your recommendations for consideration. Email us: mail@FDAAA.org.