Local government professionals agree that evidence-based decision making is the best practice. Even so, the majority of cities don’t use data for their strategic planning processes. The truth is the overwhelming mountain of “big data” often paralyzes action. So how can leaders harness the right community data in the most practical ways for the best return? In this certificate program, Polco data science experts will teach the...

Supervisors set the tone for the team. Getting it right involves self-awareness, discipline, and training. But who has time to focus on personal growth when faced with the day-to-day challenges that come with the local government profession? Enter the newly reimagined Effective Supervisory Practices Training Series. Based on the new 6th edition of ICMA’s bestselling Effective Supervisory Practices book, (print and digital) this six-part...

Welcome to SANS Attack & Respond 2024 - where cybersecurity defense isn't just a skill, it's a mindset. This Live Online training is your ultimate opportunity to experience a full immersion into the world of proactive defense and rapid response. With an 'Assume Breach' approach as a cornerstone, this event arms you with the expertise to not only prevent but decisively counter threats in real time. At SANS Attack & Respond 2024, we inst...

Let's do a 5k together!!! Many now I have began running races recently and Eric's walk about 5 miles daily so why not grow our group and do one together? Salute To Our Heroes 5K - Hosted by Team Fort Lauderdale Race cost is $25 via the host runsignup site. Saturday May 25th at 7 am Location 1103 N Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach, FL US 33062 If you sign up please let me know! Perhaps we can all grab coffee & breakfast afterwards. https://runsig...

The EHLS program is a fully funded scholarship that offers training in advanced English and career skills for U.S. citizens who have a college degree and are native speakers of Chinese Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Persian Farsi, Korean, Ukrainian, Kazakh, Turkish, or Hausa. After the eight-month program at Georgetown University, participants are required to seek at least one-year of employment with the federal government. Join EHLS staff at our...

Join Women in AFCEA for our popular virtual Happy Hour! Switch off from work, grab a drink, and join your fellow women professionals for a positive chat about life in the IT/Cyber/Global Security industry. Leading up to Pride Month, let's discuss the importance of including people from the LGBTQIA+ community. How can we as an organization and as individuals better enable the community?

Keeping in line with the Agile manifesto, Secure Development of software within the Government Tech community is improving as we gain direct experience through the process of its development. Secure Development Lifecycles, the addition of "Sec" to form DevSecOps and the molding of traditional Authority to Operate (ATO) to the application of modern continuous integration/continuous delivery operations has birthed a GovTech community pushing th...

Discover how to transform your research into revenue by identifying actionable insights and strategic opportunities. Learn to leverage your findings to attract clients and drive business growth effectively.AlchemyGov is excited to share news about our soon-to-launch research and target market services, perfect for consultants and business owners.

Join us for an insightful roundtable discussion as we delve into the complex landscape of opioid abatement amidst the ongoing crisis. With few guardrails on how settlement funds can be spent, stakeholders need tools and strategies to ensure effective use of funds and to measure what is working and what is not. Key topics include: Understanding the Landscape: Explore the current challenges faced by counties and states in managing opioid settlem...