 Goal Setting and Wellness is the Resilient We Rise theme for this quarter. Themes are broken down quarterly throughout the year to focus on different areas.
Quarter 1: Goal Setting and Wellness
Quarter 2: Volunteerism and Diversity & Inclusion
Quarter 3: Networking
Quarter 4: Career and Leadership Development
 2020 FEEA Common Scholarship Application Deadline March 25, 2020!
FEEA’s annual scholarship competition for federal employees, their spouses, and dependent children is open until March 25, 2020. NARFE and BIG members can also sponsor a grandchild for a scholarship. We encourage applicants to start early. The scholarship can be used at any accredited college or university toward tuition and fees. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,500. We expect to give approximately 200 scholarships this year.
The application and instructions can be found at: https://feea.org/our-programs/scholarships/
A video with tips for applicants can be accessed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yxETth5_gA&t=1s
We rely on a large number of volunteers from all professional sectors and academic fields to help us select from nearly 3,000 applicants each year. All you need is a home computer and 6-10 hours over a 2-3 week period in April/May. If you know someone who would like to volunteer please have them register at: https://feea.org/our-programs/scholarships/scholarship-selection-reader/
Please help us get the word out to potential scholarship applicants and selection committee members in your networks. Feel free to use the text above or share our social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn with your networks.
If you have questions about the program, please email scholarships@feea.org.
Questions? Contact Joyce Warner at jwarner@feea.org or 202-554-0007, ext 101.
 Check out what's in store for NextGen 2020! NextGen Government Training Summit is July 22-23, 2020. They will be updating the schedule with speakers over the next several months so be sure to sign up for updates so that you receive speaker and session announcements!
Interested in joining us at the 2020 Summit as a speaker? Submit an application to be a NextGen Speaker!
You’ll notice the NextGen Summit has a good mix of keynote sessions, workshops, breakout sessions and Office Hours. Here’s what to know about each:
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Keynotes: Engaging and inspiring presentations from notable speakers from varied backgrounds in the General Ballroom.
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Workshops: Facilitator-led 1.5-hour deep-dive sessions on a specific topic. All workshops will follow a similar format of lecture, group exercise and sharing insights.
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Breakout Sessions: 1-hour sessions that will provide an overview and practical takeaways of topics relevant to public servants.
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Office Hours: 20-minute one-on-one appointments with career experts or financial planners. All attendees are welcome to schedule appointments when they’re made available in the late spring of 2020.
Things to know:
Super early bird ends March 31st Gov rate: $830
Early bird ends May 31st Gov rate: $875
General rate ends 7/23 Gov rate: $975
5 or more folks to a group get $50 off per person
YGL promo code: YGL $75 off
Important resource:
Approval Tool kit: https://go.govloop.com/2020-Approval-Toolkit.html
NextGen Blog-weekly posts: https://www.nextgengovt.com/nextgen
Worksheets: https://go.govloop.com/Data-Analytics-Worksheet.html
AND https://go.govloop.com/goal-worksheet
 131 & Counting Reception
Young Government Leaders would like to solicit for photographers to volunteer for 131 & Counting’s upcoming event called Growing Beyond 131 & Counting Reception on March 24, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm at the United States Botanic Garden. If you are interested in volunteering as a photographer for this event or would like additional information, please email sminhas@younggov.org.
Register here for the event.
 University of Chicago Evening Master's Cooperation
The Harris Public Policy Evening Master's Program is an ideal fit for emerging leaders in business, nonprofits, law, education, consulting, or government who need to gain a broader perspective on public policy as they take on more leadership responsibility. It’s also optimal for those in the social sphere who want the fundamental understanding of public policy and analytics to complement their experience. |
