S. 2786 creates two major programs to strengthen the pipeline of talent entering federal government service. The Office of Personnel Management will establish partnerships with colleges and universities—emphasizing minority-serving institutions and community colleges—to recruit and advise students about federal careers, with $15 million authorized annually through 2030. Additionally, the bill doubles the Presidential Management Fellows Program from fiscal years 2026-2031, targeting recent advanced degree holders for two-year fellowships in federal agencies at pay grades GS-09 through GS-12, with a guaranteed minimum wage of $15/hour for interns that increases annually. Fellows must receive substantial professional development, including at least 80 hours of annual training, mentorship, and rotational assignments across different agencies to prepare them for federal leadership roles. The bill also establishes Federal Executive Boards in 24 metropolitan areas to coordinate federal agency activities and personnel development locally.
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