Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is following through on his promise. He’s helping federal workers find new jobs after cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The Republican governor launched a new website: virginiahasjobs.com. It’s designed to help displaced federal employees find work in Virginia’s government.
"We care about you," Youngkin said at the Capital One Center in McLean. "And we have a support system in order to help you find that next great opportunity."
The site is called a "federal workers support resource package." Youngkin says it’s meant to help employees transition if they "experience job dislocation."
“Virginia Has Jobs” is an opportunity for every Virginian — and every business — to be part of our thriving economy, with more than 250,000 open jobs waiting to be filled at https://t.co/8FbKOEIHDZ! pic.twitter.com/xH263LAAQj
— Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) February 24, 2025
"We have openings in state government," he added. "They will find a link on our website to go find those opportunities as well."
The platform connects job seekers to resources, regional listings, and sites like Indeed and LinkedIn.
"Take advantage of the resources that will help you find your pathway to that career of your dreams," Youngkin urged. "I actually have extraordinary empathy for the fact that there are many workers in Virginia today, from our federal workforce, who are experiencing real concerns."
Democrats in Virginia aren’t impressed. They claim Youngkin is siding with the president instead of defending Virginians.
House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, called the website "an insult." Senate Majority Leader Scott A. Surovell, D-Fairfax, criticized Youngkin’s actions. "Glossy websites and slogans can’t cover up his political capitulation and a Governor who has turned his back on his constituents when they need it most," he said.
Youngkin hasn’t denied supporting DOGE’s cuts. He insists they are necessary.
"We have a federal government that is inefficient," he said. "We have an administration that’s taking on that challenge, rooting out waste, fraud and abuse and driving efficiency in our federal government. It needs to happen."
Still, he believes federal workers aren’t to blame.
"But the reality," he explained, "is that any CEO who steps into a position where there is an organization that has had such deep financial challenges is going to have to make change."
Virginia has one of the largest federal workforces. Over 144,000 federal employees live in the state, according to a December 2024 congressional report. Including commuters from D.C. and Maryland, that number jumps to over 300,000.