Could civil service become the next great career accelerator? Scott Kupor (@skupor), director of OPM (and ex @a16z partner), thinks so. “Take all the smartest people, have them come here for two years… Let’s forgive some student debt as part of that.” “We’re going to get a private-sector employer to guarantee you a job when you finish your two years here and give you full credit for the time.” His blueprint borrows from the Civilian Conservation Corps playbook and raises the bar: 1) Create a two-year tour of duty for young talent 2) Pair public-service impact with substantial financial upside 3) Build career pathways that flow back into tech “Make government cool again: MGCA.”