The Roundup: Week of March 13

Welcome to the Weekly Roundup, your source for the latest opportunities and events tailored specifically to federal civilian employees.

RELEASED PODCASTS & UPCOMING WEBINARS

Discover valuable insights and build connections with upcoming virtual events celebrating Women's History Month, featuring esteemed guests discussing topics from inclusive environments to STEM opportunities.

Links to Join or Register:

Podcast: Advancing Opportunities for Women in the Federal Workplace

March 13: Women in STEM @ State Panel

March 15: Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium

DIALOGUE OPPORTUNITIES

OPM Public Engagement: Advancing Future of the Workforce Policies and Practices to Support Mission Delivery

Looking to the future, the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has developed a workforce strategy that prioritizes policy, research, training, data, and stakeholder engagement. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure a federal workforce that is inclusive, agile, and equipped with the necessary skills to achieve mission success. By providing a roadmap for agencies, this document offers valuable insights and specific strategies to implement. For further inquiries, please reach out to [email protected].

U.S. Department of Labor: Mental Health Matters

Across the U.S., states and cities are adopting policies to expand access to workplace care and supports for those with mental health conditions and to reduce social stigma. The U.S. Department of Labor’s State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED) Mental Health Initiative is seeking your ideas to ensure these policies meet the needs of workers and jobseekers with mental health conditions.

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AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, & NOMINATIONS

The deadline for FEEA’s Merit-Scholarship program is just days away on March 16. With just a single application we’ve made over 200 scholarships available for federal public servants, postal employees, and their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Learn More

The National Academy of Public Administration is calling nominations from current members for NAPA Fellows in addition to nominations for the biennial Elliot L. Richardson Prize. Both nominations are due by April 30, 2023.

VOLUNTEER CALL

You may have seen our call for virtual volunteers the last few weeks. We are gearing up for our merit scholarship award process. During this process volunteers review 2,500+ applications from incredibly gifted federal civilian employees and postal workers along with their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Put quite simply, we can't manage this process without our volunteers! We still need volunteers. The time commitment is 10-15 hours total and you complete the process whenever it is convenient for you. Learn More

JOIN THE 2023 FEDS IN MOTION CHALLENGE!

The Feds in Motion Challenge isn't about who can run a 5K the fastest. It's about promoting health and wellness while supporting our federal workforce and their families. You can walk, run, bike, swim, or roll your way to 37 miles (or more) over 37 days. Best of all, you can join on your own or with friends, family, and colleagues. Register Today!

Recognizing Our Valued 2023 Feds in Motion Challenge Sponsors - Your Support Keeps Us Moving!

Interested in keeping us moving and joining our incredible list of sponsors? Email us at [email protected]