2012 AAFEA Training Workshop
The African American Federal Executive Association, Inc. (AAFEA) will conduct its Annual Training Workshop for Federal managers, executives and members of the Senior Executive Service April 30th through May 2nd at the Newport News Marriott at City Center in Virginia. The theme is “Public Service – The Call for Excellence.”
This three-day training workshop will focus on the programs, policies, practices, and processes that promote career-enhancing opportunities, core subjects critical for becoming a member of the SES, and issues that current members of the SES may encounter.. The training workshop includes daily keynote speakers, presentations, panels, breakout sessions, and networking receptions opportunities.
The Honorable John Berry, Director of the Office of Personnel Management will deliver the keynote speech. Other distinguished speakers and session leaders scheduled to attend include current and retired members of the SES, Ivy League faculty and corporate executives.
This workshop is intended for government employees and military personnel. The sessions are geared towards professionals with experience at the GS-13 and above level (or equivalent experience outside the federal government). AAFEA membership is not required to attend the workshop.
To register for the workshop, visit the AAFEA workshop home page and click on the 2012 Workshop link at http://www.aafea.org.
The African American Federal Executive Association, Inc. was founded in February 2002 by a dedicated cadre of African American members of the Federal Senior Executive Service. AAFEA promotes the professional development and advancement of African Americans into and within the senior ranks of the U.S. Government, as well as sponsor programs and advocate policies that will enhance opportunities for African Americans to serve our nation in senior level positions. AAFEA also allies and partners with other senior-level associations, public and private sector organizations and academia to leverage resources to develop intellectual capital to effectively execute the business of the federal government.
AAFEA membership is open to all active and retired federal employees in grades GS-13 through SES (or equivalent grades). AAFEA membership is also available to uniform members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Public Health in grade Major (or equivalent) and above.
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