An Overview of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Contributions and how they work, including limits and getting the biggest match Ways to maximize tax savings The main differences between Roth and Traditional TSP accounts Understanding the Different Funds An overview of the five main TSP funds (G, F, C, S, & I) and the Lifecycle (or “L” Funds), plus tips for developing an effective investment strategy that matches your time horizon,...

I will present an overview of a report for the Canadian Council of Academies on what opportunities and challenges do quantum technologies present in light of current trends affecting their evolution? In particular I will focus on the following three questions: What does the current evidence and knowledge suggest regarding promising and leading practices that could be applied to drive and accelerate the adoption of quantum technologies? What ar...

State and local governments had to adapt quickly to the effects of the pandemic, as workers and residents alike were encouraged to shelter in their homes. This created major challenges for agencies’ IT systems and technical support staff. Rather than using a “hub-and-spoke” method of connecting employees to servers, data, applications, and each other – where cybersecurity focused on firewalls around the perimeter ...

Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is looking for qualified Small Business contracting partners. In today's training, we'll walk step by step on the path to winning awards with HHS. FREE LinkedIn live Kickstart Your Journey into HHS as a Government Contractor In this training, Neil McDonnell explains: How to start doing business with HHS How to research your customer and uncover agency decision makers, challenges and goals (needs)...

Geo Week is the premier event for increased integration between the built environment, advanced airborne/terrestrial technologies, and commercial 3D technologies. It was created as a response to the changing needs of built world and geospatial professionals, and to acknowledge the convergence of technology taking place currently. New technological innovations, the need for remote workflows, and hardware breakthroughs are redefining expectation...

Digital forms have been a welcome replacement for government agencies and constituents alike. However, online forms also bring unique challenges and complexity. Join us online Monday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to learn from government leaders and your peers as we discuss all things digital forms: the good, the bad and the ugly.

FREE LinkedIn live How to Get Meetings with Federal Buyers as a Government Contractor In this training, Neil McDonnell explains: How to find out who the federal buyers are and what role they play in the acquisition process How to write email messages that make them want to meet you How to identify the appropriate individuals to contact within federal agencies or potential teaming partners Why it is important to keep trying until they say 'Yes'...

Hands-On Cyber Security Training Taught by World-Renowned Practitioners Attend in Tysons COrner, VA or Live Online   At SANS Tysons Corner- NOVA 2024, choose from 48 interactive courses with hands-on labs. Practice your skills and compete against your peers during NetWars Tournaments, and network with your instructor and industry colleagues in real-time. Each course includes electronic and printed books, and several courses align with GI...

Cybersecurity has always contended with evolving threats. As the internet has become more embedded into social and economic life and smart phones, tablets and other handheld devices become ubiquitous, bad actors have devised new attacks to capitalize on new vulnerabilities. And just as agencies are implementing zero trust architecture to help with this wave, other IT developments are threatening to upend cybersecurity even more. For instance,...

Acquisition Training for the Real World Winter FY24 When: January 29 - February 9, 2024 from 1 – 2 pm ET / 10 – 11 am PT, every weekday Reasons you should join: Become an expert on GSA’s tools and digital services and how they can help improve your acquisitions Gain skills to improve the government’s buying power and reduce contract duplication Learn about GSA’s efforts to make it easier to find and acquire produc...