Call to Serve 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
Federal Advisor Trainings
The Partnership for Public Service, in collaboration with the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE), offers a one day interactive professional development training that equips you with the knowledge and resources needed to effectively advise students on the federal job search and application process. NACE, co-sponsor of this program, is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM). This program is eligible for 6.5 credit hours. The Partnership will ask members to apply to host trainings in April 2010 for the 2010-2011 series.
Download AgendaObjectives
- Learn how to navigate the federal process, including researching federal opportunities, deciphering federal applications and mastering KSA writing.
- 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 using on-campus stakeholders to promote federal service.
Application
To apply to host a regional Federal Advisor Training, please click here.
Sponsors
For more information about Federal Advisor Trainings, contact:
Brooke Bohnet
Associate Manager, Education and Outreach
Partnership for Public Service
(202) 775-2750
bbohnet@ourpublicservice.org
Conferences and Presentations
The Partnership's Education and Outreach team often presents at conferences across the country. Let us know about a speaking opportunity near you.
Intern Bridge Career Services Online Conference: Operation Social Impact
Public Service is Federal Service: Social Justice Careers in Federal Government
Monday, March 8, 2010, Session 1 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm EST
More than 100,000 recent graduates and 65,000 students enter positions at federal agencies each year helping the American public and working abroad. The Partnership for Public Service, a nonprofit organization that works to inspire a new generation to serve and transform the way government works, will help you understand how to help undergraduate and graduate students find and land a social justice federal position. There are opportunities for every major and interest area, but of particular high need are STEM, public and clinical health backgrounds and business majors. The
Presented by: Brooke Bohnet, Partnership for Public Service; Barry Wall, University of Washington; and Julie Saad, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
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 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 "Five Steps of Federal Advising", federal student programs, KSA writing and security clearances.
Federal Hiring Reforms: What to Expect in 2010
March 24th, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
When is USAJOBS getting a makeover? Will KSAs disappear? Do agencies have to get in touch with applicants at four points during the application process? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Partnership staff members and agency representatives discuss federal hiring reforms and the changes applicants can expect to see in 2010.
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How to Advise Alumni about Federal Opportunities
April 7th, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Do you have alumni returning to campus for help finding full-time employment? Register today to learn what types of opportunities are available for everyone from recent graduates to seasoned professionals in the federal government, as well as hear from other campuses about their efforts to promote federal service to their alumni networks.
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Marketing to the Masses: How to Brand Your Public Service Campaign
April 22nd, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Marketing and branding are critical components of any federal service campaign. In order for your federal initiatives to be successful, they need to be recognized by your student body and viewed in a positive light. Hear from Partnership staff members, agency representatives and Innovation Grant recipient schools about the best ways to market and brand your public service activities.
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Mission-Critical Occupations: Jobs in STEM
May 3rd, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
*This webinar is for both students and advisors. We encourage advisors to broadcast this webinar to a group of students in a classroom or lab rather than have students sign-up and view this presentation individually.
Do you have students and recent graduates with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and math interested in rewarding positions in public service? The government has thousands of opportunities available in fields from renewable energy to public health to protecting our nation’s computer systems. Hear from Partnership staff members and agency representatives about what it’s like to work in these fields in government, as well as learn about special hiring authorities that will make it easier for your students and alumni to find federal jobs and internships.
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An Insider Perspective: Planning and Executing a Successful Federal Career Fair in Fall 2010
June 17th, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
Are you organizing a Federal Career Fair and are unsure of where to start? Join us for An Insider Perspective: Planning and Executing a Successful Federal Career Fair in Fall 2010 to learn how to reach out to federal agencies, prepare students for interaction with agency representatives, schedule information sessions and everything in between.
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Archived Call to Serve Webinars
In order to view archived web presentations, you will need access to Partnership Connect. To obtain a username and password, email us!
STEP Up Your Knowledge of Federal Student Programs
This webinar will introduce you and your colleagues to the wide variety of student programs in government including the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP) and the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program.
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Where the Jobs Are: Mission Critical Opportunities for America
Despite the economic downturn, the federal government is hiring. Join us for the Where the Jobs Are: Mission Critical Opportunities for America webinar and learn which agencies are hiring, in what mission-critical occupations and in what numbers.
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Top Secret: Investigating the Security Clearance Process
What do security clearances entail? Who needs them? How long does it take to receive a clearance? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more as you hear from experienced Partnership staff members and agency representatives.
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How to Connect with Regional Agency Representatives
Learn how to build sustainable relationships with federal agency representatives in your area. Hear from agency recruiters about student programs, what they look for in candidates and what universities they work with and why.
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Federal Internships: Finding and Applying for Summer 2010 - Part One
January 27th, 4:00-5:00 p.m. EST
This webinar, a product of the Partnership’s Making the Difference Campaign, is for students interested in finding internships for Summer 2010, as well as those advisors looking for programs to advertise to their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of exciting internships across government, including STEP and SCEP positions, and show you how to research and find an internship that’s right for you.
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If you have a great idea for a webinar workshop, let us know!
For more information about the Call to Serve Webinar Workshops Series, contact:
Jenn Close
Associate Manager, Education and Outreach
Partnership for Public Service
(202)
292.1012
jclose@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.
