Marijuana Policies Deter Young Talent From Federal Jobs A New Survey Reveals

A survey conducted by ClearanceJobs and the Intelligence and National Security Foundation (INSF) found that 30% of people between 18 and 30 are either not applying or withdrew their applications for jobs due to strict marijuana policies required for security clearances.

Published on April 20, the poll focused on young adults and on federal employment policies, particularly those related to cannabis, first reported Marijuana Moment.

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While nearly 80% of applicants initially wanted to get government jobs, 40% had consumed marijuana in the past year. Notably, 20% decided not to apply due to the government's stance on cannabis and 10% withdrew their applications for the same reason.

Additionally, 25% said the policy would keep them from seeking future clearance-required jobs and 39% said they were willing to abstain if it could help them get a federal job, 18% were unwilling and 15% would continue to use post-clearance.

The Confusing Quandary Of Federal Cannabis Policy

• The survey revealed significant confusion among participants regarding the government's cannabis policy. 16% thought any weed usage disqualified applicants, while 37% thought it had no impact. 24% recognized it as one of several factors considered and 23% were unsure.
• Confusion persisted for individuals with security clearances, as 9% wrongly believed marijuana use was allowed, and 31% assumed it was only permitted in legal jurisdictions.
• Only 4% provided accurate responses to both questions, highlighting the lack of awareness.
• The survey included 905 adults aged 18 to 30 from Virginia, Maryland, DC, California, Florida, Texas, and Colorado, with a margin of error of +/- 3.23 percentage points.

These findings shed light on the significant impact of marijuana policies on the federal government's ability to attract young talent. With a substantial portion of the younger demographic deterred by these restrictions, it is imperative that policymakers reassess and adapt current regulations to address the evolving perspectives and attitudes toward cannabis. If they don't, they will likely be missing opportunities for the federal government to tap into the wealth of skills and potential offered by the younger generation.

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