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CFEB – LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES
The Colorado Federal Executive Board (CFEB) is proud to announce two exciting new leadership development academies that will begin January 2021: These leadership academies will last for nine months and are directed at executive and senior level managers in the federal, state and local governments, the military and tribal nations. All classes will be held in the CFEB Training Room on the Denver Federal Center. Cost includes tuition for the class and materials only. Any travel, per diem or associated costs will be paid by the participants or their organizations. Seating is limited, so reserve your seat now.
Rocky Mountain Executive Leadership Academy (RMELA) – Specifically aimed at executive level leaders across sectors, this nine-month course will offer four 3-day, in-person sessions, team and individual projects, and the opportunity to network with other executives from various sectors. Speakers, assignments and course material are aimed at developing your potential as an executive.
- Target audience: Federal – GS-14/15
- Military – O-4/6, E-8/9
- State – Directors
- Local – Executive level supervisors
- Tribal – Executive
Registration: | Cost: $6000/participant
2021 Scheduled dates for Executive Leadership Academy: Individual Coaching/Project Work between all sessions
January 11-13 | Cohort 1 - Week 1
January 19-21 | Cohort 2 - Week 1
March 8-10 | Cohort 1 - Week 2
March 15-17 | Cohort 2 - Week 2
May 10-12 | Cohort 1 - Week 3
May 17-19 | Cohort 2 - Week 3
July 12-14 | Cohort 1 - Week 4
July 19-21 | Cohort 2 - Week 4
Rocky Mountain Senior Leadership Academy (RMSLA) – Coursework and networking goals designed for senior level managers and technicians. This is a nine-month course that consists of three 3-day, in-person sessions. This cross-sector academy will provide valuable insight into yourself (as a leader) and how to effectively manage up and down. The relationships you build in this academy will add tremendous value to your career as you continue to grow personally and professionally.
- Target audience: Federal – GS-12/13
- Military – O-1/3, E-6/7
- State – Deputy Directors and senior managers
- Local – Senior level supervisors
- Tribal – Senior managers
Registration: | Cost: $5000/participant
2021 Scheduled dates for Senior Leadership Academy: Individual Coaching/Project Work between all sessions
February 8-10 | Cohort 1 - Week 1
February 16-18 | Cohort 2 - Week 1
April 12-14 | Cohort 1 - Week 2
April 19-21 | Cohort 2 - Week 2
June 7-9 | Cohort 1 - Week 3
June 14-16 | Cohort 2 - Week 3
In the event that the government is still in a stay-at-home (or safer-at-home) status, we are prepared to conduct the in-person sessions virtually.
Please direct questions to Fred Eidson, CFEB Executive Director | fred.eidson@gsa.gov
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB)
Flu Shot Locations
https://www.vaccinefinder.org/
Blood Donations
Vitalant
American Red Cross Blood Donation Centers
American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)
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OPM - 2020 FEDERAL BENEFITS OPEN SEASON
November 9 - December 14, 2020
Plan Contacts
PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWS APPLICATIONS OPEN
Class of 2021 PMF Application Timelines | Now Open and closing Noon (ET), Wednesday, October 14, 2020
DENVER FEDERAL CENTER - WELLNESS CENTER
The Wellness Center is a low-key fitness center located on the Denver Federal Center campus in Lakewood. The Center is open to federal employees, immediate family members, federal retirees, and federal contractors. The Center offers a variety of fitness equipment, outdoor fitness classes and showers.
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Annual membership | October 1 to September 31 | $200.00
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Semi-annual membership | October 1 to March 31 | $120.00
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Monthly membership | $25.00
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Drop-in fee | $8.00
Contact: Kiel Hovland | Kiel.hovland@gsa.gov | 303-236-6911
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
FEDERAL PARTNERS: Reimagining the Interagency Recovery Coordination Concept in Region 8
October 23, 2020. 9:00 – 10:30 am MST | Free WEBEX
Topic: Federal partners: Reimagining the Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC) Concept in Region 8. This presentation and discussion will focus on the work of the Region 8 federal partnership to build an IRC capability during the COVID-19 pandemic focused on identifying recovery needs and challenges, and supporting State, Local and Tribal recovery efforts. We will be joined by two speakers from FEMA: Dana Reynolds, R8 IRC Lead and R8 IMAT Coordinator and Ryan Pietramali, R8 Federal Recovery Officer-Recovery and R8 Recovery Division Director.
Webex
Audio: 1-877-267-1577 WebEx Meeting Number: 998 508 326
No registration is required but if you would like to be added to the Fed Partners distribution list, please send Laurie.konsella@hhs.gov your email address.
CONTACT Laurie Konsella | email Laurie.konsella@hhs.gov
CFEB SPONSORED RETIREMENT CLASSES
FERS RETIREMENT & BENEFITS CLASS - Benefits | Virtual
November 17, 2020 | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm MST | Cost $49
Online registration required
This session includes everything you’ll need to know about FERS benefits while you’re working and how your pension will be calculated at retirement. It covers:
- History of FERS
- Eligibility for retirement
- Buying back military time
- Managing sick and annual leave
- Calculating a FERS pension
- Survivor benefits
- Cost-of-living adjustments in retirement
- FERS Supplement
- Social Security
- Your Estate Plan—6 Costly Errors
INSTRUCTORS | Sharla Rountree, CFP® & Ronald Blair, CFP®- My Federal Retirement & Benefits
CONTACT Jeff Conn | 303 202 4588 | Jeff.Conn@gsa.gov
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FERS RETIREMENT & BENEFITS CLASS - TSP | Virtual
November 18, 2020 | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm MST | Cost $4
Online registration required: https://colorado.feb.gov/register/?ee=556
This session includes everything you need to know about your Thrift Savings Plan while you’re working and once you’ve retired. Additionally, your insurance coverages will be outlined in detail. The session covers:
- Contribution limits
- Traditional vs. Roth TSP
- Overview of the five investment funds and the Lifecycle Funds
- Allocating your TSP in volatile times
- Accessing your TSP in retirement
- Borrowing from TSP
- Federal Employees Health Benefits coverage
- Coordinating FEHB and Medicare
- Federal Employees Dental and Vision coverage
INSTRUCTOR | Eric Kee – My Federal Retirement & Benefits
CONTACT Jeff Conn | 303 202 4588 | Jeff.Conn@gsa.gov
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAININGS
FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD WEBINARS
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board's Office of Communications and Education is offering free Thrift Saving Plan (TSP) webinars. The topic listing and web link for the registration information are below.
Registration password for all TSP webinars in WebEx is TSPweb.
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OPM LEAD INSTITUTE CLASSES
OPM established the legacy LEAD Certificate Program in 2008, with the first program launching in 2009. Now known as the LEAD Institute, LEAD lets Federal employees take charge of their professional development by providing a clear path to leadership training that is right for their career. The LEAD Institute helps training officers, managers and supervisors meet the challenge of succession management.
Four leadership programs – one great career move.
- Project Team Lead
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Senior Leader
Each program culminates with a certificate signed by the Director of OPM to formally recognize the employee's achievement.
Register Now!
CONTACT Joe Schumacher | Joseph.Schumacher@opm.gov
CFEB EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MILITARY SPOUSE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES - (HB20-1326)
The Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (Division), within the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), has been working on implementation of Colorado House Bill 20-1326, which allows military spouses to obtain, at no cost, three-year temporary credentials for any profession or occupation under the purview of the Division, if they hold a credential in good standing from another US state or territory (effective January 1, 2021).
House Bill
The Relocated Military Spouse webpage on the Division's website has been updated with information on the new program, including a link to the recording of the July webinar and an FAQ on this bill. The FAQ can also be found here. This FAQ and website will be updated as they move forward with implementation.
Relocated Military Spouse Webpage
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AMERICAN RED CROSS- Disaster Preparedness Tools and Education Workshops - Free.
In an effort to ensure the safety of our community in the event of a disaster or emergency, I would like to offer your organization and its constituents the opportunity to join us for our FREE disaster preparedness tools and education workshops.
All offerings are open to the general public as well and we encourage you to share the flyers and website far and wide. http://redcross.org/preparedness-training
In response to the COVID19 pandemic, the Red Cross will be offering a portion of our preparedness courses utilizing an instructor led virtual model. We will resume in person training when appropriate.
- Community Preparedness Education Program (CPEP)
- Youth Preparedness Program
- Home Fire Campaign
- Active Threat Program
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REGIONAL FEDERAL TOASTMASTERS ORGANIZATIONS
https://colorado.feb.gov/resources/
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FEDERAL EMPLOYEE PROGRAM FIELD SERVICE WEBINARS
30-minute webinars on health and wellness topics. These webinars are offered to all Federal Employees by your Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Field Service Team: Jane Fluekiger Account Executive, and Melissa Pascucci, RN Wellness Nurse Consultant. These webinars are completely free to all Federal Employees and you do not have to pre-register.
CONTACT Jane Fluekiger | 303 831-2512 | jane.fluekiger@anthem.com
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NO COST ONLINE TRAINING IN DOI TALENT
DOI Talent Link
CONTACT Nancy Gregory | ngregory@usgs.gov | 303-445-4668
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNIVERSITY
DOI University (DOIU) offers competency-based training courses and programs designed to increase the skills of all federal employees. Topics include Leadership, Management and Supervision, Acquisition Management, FAC-P/PM, Financial Management and Budgeting, Project Management, and Oral/Written Communication.
CONTACT Name | 203 236-0061 | Pamela_Stovall@ios.doi.gov
DoD SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM
Connecting transitioning Service members to occupational training – DoD’s SkillBridge programs provide our retiring and transitioning Service members the opportunity to participate in industry training programs while transitioning out of their Military careers.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
https://www.usajobs.gov/
American Red Cross, Colorado/Wyoming Region
Volunteer Opportunity | Local AND National Disaster Shelter Workers Needed!
CONTACT Carrie Kemp | 720-206-4979 carrie.kemp@redcross.org | www.redcross.org/colorado
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC) Various Positions & Locations
Internal Announcements: (Open to current Federal employees, Schedule A eligibles, Veterans, etc.)
External Announcements: (Open to all U.S. Citizens)
National Older Worker Career Center (NOWCC) AGE 55+ | Lakewood, CO
Project Specialist (supporting the National Park Service)
CFEB ALL EMPLOYEE ANNOUNCEMENTS POSTED ON WEBSITE
If you can’t view the announcements or want information from a previous announcement, please visit the CFEB website: https://colorado.feb.gov/
SUBMIT INFORMATION FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
To submit information to be included in the announcements, please email it by Wednesday of each week to jeff.conn@gsa.gov in the following format.
Title
Date | Time
Location | 3333 W 32 Ave | Denver CO (no punctuation)
Cost (if applicable)
Brief Description (short marketing blurb | a couple of bullet points or sentences)
CONTACT Name | 303 333 5555 | email
Website
CFEB Staff
Fred Eidson | Executive Director | fred.eidson@gsa.gov
Jeff Conn | Deputy | jeff.conn@gsa.gov
Colorado Federal Executive Board (CFEB) | 303 202 4588 | www.colorado.feb.gov
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