Welcome to The Weekly Roundup, your source for the latest opportunities and events tailored specifically to federal civilian employees.
Each week, we’ll provide a comprehensive list of upcoming webinars, where you can gain new skills and knowledge to further your career. We’ll also highlight scholarship opportunities to help you pursue further education, and calls for award nominations to recognize outstanding work in your field. Stay up-to-date and never miss out on an opportunity to excel in your career with The Weekly Roundup.
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Federal Benefits and Retirement Webinar
GPIS Employee Benefits Specialist will host a webinar for federal employees covering all aspects of benefits and the retirement process on Sunday, April 2 at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT.
GPIS will be covering these topics & more:
- FERS & CSRS Pension Amounts
- FERS Special Supplement Eligibility and Amounts
- Retirement Eligibility & How To Calculate
- Best Days to Retire
- Sick Leave Credit & How It Affects Retirement
- Survivor / Spousal Benefits & How They Work
- Keeping Your Health Insurance Coverage In Retirement
- FEGLI Coverages & Costs
- TSP Options
Training for Federal Employees to Succeed in Hybrid Work Environments
OPM is offering “Thriving in a Hybrid Environment,” free trainings for federal employees to develop and implement hybrid work environment best practices. In-person and virtual sessions will be provided from April to June. Federal employees can register here.
ADHD: Superpower & Challenge for Feds
Join Fed Upwards Love Rutledge for an informative episode with Elle O’Flaherty, a former federal employee turned ADHD coach, who will share tips and advice on how to better understand ADHD and provide support for federal employees who have ADHD or work with, supervise, or have loved ones with ADHD. Discover how to leverage ADHD strengths, enhance productivity, and build better workplace culture through practical tips and coaching techniques.
USDA Forest Service - Resume Webinar
The Forest Service is hosting webinars to help you through the application process. Join us and get answers to your questions.
Black Mothers at Work: A Discussion on Workplace Challenges and Supports
Please join the U.S. Department of Labor, Wages and Hour Division for a discussion on how workplace conditions impact black maternal health and the legal protections that can support black mothers during pregnancy, after giving birth, and when returning to work. This event coincides with Black Maternal Health Week, April 11 to 17.
Interview Techniques for Federal Jobs
During this information session, participants will be provided with specific information that will prepare them for Federal interviews.
Advancing Opportunities for Women in the Workplace
Host Natalia Castro talks with esteemed guests, including FEEA board member Pamela Richards, about creating inclusive environments, elevating intersectionality, and improving gender diversity in leadership. >> Listen
Lessons in Leadership
Dr. David Wilson has paved a 30-plus-year career in higher education, focused on elevating others from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Wilson, President of Morgan State University, joins host Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, to discuss how his experiences transformed him into a leader in education.
FEW Awards & Scholarships
A variety of national collegiate and national training program scholarships available for current Federally Employed Women (FEW) members and family members. All applications must be submitted by April 7, 2023. Visit FEW’s scholarship page for additional details.
White House Leadership Development Program
The application process for the White House Leadership Development Program is open for GS-15 federal employees through April 14. The program aims to strengthen enterprise leadership across the Federal Government by providing senior level federal employees with exposure to cross-agency priority challenges. Sponsored by the Executive Office of the President, individuals may self-nominate.
National Academy of Public Administration Fellows
NAPA seeks to enhance government effectiveness on a national and international level, and encourages current Fellows to identify and recommend highly qualified candidates who can contribute to this mission. Diversity is also recognized as essential for achieving the Academy’s objectives, and all candidate recommendations must be submitted to the Academy offices by April 30, 2023.
The Elliot L. Richardson Prize
The National Academy of Public Administration calling for nominations for the Elliot L. Richardson Prize. The prestigious award is presented biennially to individuals who exemplify public service virtues demonstrated by Elliot L. Richardson, the only individual to serve in four Cabinet-level positions in the US government. Recipients are selected by a nominating committee based on their achievements in advancing the public good, dedication to long-term public service, and demonstration of generosity of spirit, thoughtfulness, courage, and integrity. Nominations must be submitted by April 30, 2023.
FEEA’s Feds in Motion Challenge
The Feds in Motion Challenge isn’t about who can run a 5K the fastest. It’s about promoting health and wellness while supporting our federal workforce and their families. You can walk, run, bike, swim, or roll your way to 37 miles (or more) over 37 days. Best of all, you can join on your own or with friends, family, and colleagues. Register Today!
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