Diversity Barriers To Entry Level Tech Policy Jobs Remain, According Public Knowledge Report
The study conducted in 2025 concluded that sustained attention will be required to improve diversity metrics.
WASHINGTON, Feb 24, 2026 – A new study released Monday found significant and persistent barriers still remain to diversity hiring for entry level tech policy jobs.
The report, produced by Public Knowledge, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, noted that narrow recruitment pools, bias from hiring managers, poor execution on diversity policies, among others, have led to this sustained issue.
“This study reaffirms that diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts targeted specifically at early-career roles such as internships, fellowships, entry-level hiring, and first-stage promotion pathways are foundational to shaping long-term leadership pipelines in the technology policy field,” the report said.
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