Call to Serve School Events
The Partnership provides professional development for university advisors around federal opportunities through onsite training and virtual webinar conference calls.
Onsite Trainings and Presentations
Webinars
Call to Serve Webinar Workshop Series
The Partnership for Public Service offers a number of exciting, informative and free or low-cost webinar workshops for students, faculty and career services professionals at colleges and universities across the country. These interactive presentations, which generally last for one hour, cover a wide variety of topics including the the ins and outs of the federal hiring process, where hiring is happening in the federal government and many other topics. Instead of having individual students register, we encourage campus advisors to register for this session and broadcast it to their students and colleagues in a classroom or other venue.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Landing Your Dream Internship, presented by Go Government
Wednesday, February 8, 5:00–6:00 p.m. EST
Cost: $49.00 per campus location
Register Online
This webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for internships for Summer 2012, as well as those advisors looking for more information about federal opportunities to share with their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of exciting internships across government, and show you how to research, find and apply for an internship that's right for you.
Landing Your Dream Job, presented by Go Government
Thursday, February 28, 4:00–5:00 p.m. EST
Cost: $49.00 per campus location
Register Online
Graduation is rapidly approaching. This webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for full-time jobs within the federal government, as well as those advisors seeking to share current information about federal opportunities with their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of agencies and positions across government, and show students how to research, find and apply for an opening that is right for them.
The Ins and Outs of the Federal Hiring Process, presented by Go Government
Thursday, March 29, 1:00–2:00 p.m. EST
Cost: $49.00 per campus location
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Interested in knowing what happens to your student's application after it is submitted to USAJobs? After an application is submitted, there are multiple steps between the submission of an application and a job offer. Join us and a panel of agency representatives as we examine the federal hiring process, tips for navigating the process and best practices to share with students applying for government opportunities.
Where the Hiring is Happening
Tuesday, April 17, 3:00–4:00 p.m. EST
Free-of-charge
Register Online
In spite of current news to the contrary, the Federal Government is still hiring. The Baby Boomer generation is starting to retire in record numbers and the expected wave means available jobs for your students and alumni. Executive Orders have added new emphasis on hiring people with diverse backgrounds, including veterans, people with disabilities and students. Come join us as we explore hot hiring areas in the government and how to connect your students with these opportunities.
Federal Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Thursday, May 3, 2:00–3:00 p.m. EST
Register Online
Executive Order 13548 provided directive for agencies in regards to the recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities. Hear from representatives from agencies, including the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP), on how campuses can capitalize on this Executive Order. With special hiring authority available for students and alumni with disabilities, this webinar will explore the many employment opportunities available in federal government and how campuses can work collaboratively to promote these opportunities to students.
ARCHIVED WEBINARS
The Art of Hosting a Federal Event
Recorded on January 26
Are you interested in hosting a federal event on your campus? Whether you are new to hosting a federal event or are looking for ways to ensure your federal events are having the greatest impact, this webinar is for you. Join us as we discuss cost-effective ways to engage with federal agencies and build meaningful relationships during these budget-constraint times. During the webinar, campuses and agency representatives will share best practices for hosting federal events and explore ways to maximize federal events.
In order to view archived web presentations, you will need access to Partnership Connect. To obtain a username and password, or obtain more information about the Call the Serve webinar series, email us at c2straining@ourpublicservice.org
Federal Advisor Trainings
Join the Partnership for Public Service from the comfort of your office for an online Call to Serve Federal Advisor Training. These interactive professional development sessions will equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to effectively advise students on the changing federal job search and application process.
This is an online training course being held on three consecutive Wednesdays starting the end of November. Each course builds off the previous course.
Please stay tuned for the 2012 Federal Advisor Training schedule.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Colleges and universities use Federal Advisor Trainings to learn effective advising strategies for students and alums interested in federal careers as well as to build public service champions across campus. These cross-campus teams include representatives from Career Services, Employer Relations, Internship Programs, Departmental Career Services, Faculty, Academic Advisors and Alumni Services.
GREAT RETURN ON INVESTMENT
The cost of the on-line training is $125.00 per registration and includes materials and resources to use on your campus. You can do the training in the comfort of your office.
You will have access to the recording should you not be able to attend the event on one of the dates. The presentation can be heard through your computer or over the phone.
Please note: participants are eligible to receive NBCC ccredits upon successful completion of the training series.
Objectives
- Learn how to navigate the changing federal hiring process, including student programs, where the jobs are and deciphering federal applications.
- Identify best practices for building agency relationships by leveraging existing university relationships and strategically developing new long-term relationships.
- Discuss ways to promote federal service in cost-effective and sustainable ways by involving the whole campus community and building off what has worked at other campuses.
What are participants saying?
- "Exceeded expectations, great information, resources and presenters!" - University of Maryland training participant
- "We were provided with some great resources so that we can keep learning after today." - Rochester Institute training participant
- 100% of the more than 450 participants from 2008-10 reported that they would recommend the training to their colleagues!
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Contact Information
If you have any questions, please email c2strainings@ourpublicservice.org
The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works.
