I’ve learned about government contracting. I’m ready to sign a client. How do I find one? Finding a client is important. Finding the right client is even more important. How can you find the right one? How can you prove your value, so they want to hire you to represent them in the federal arena? Join me as we go over finding the right client for you, and how to showcase your value.

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,...

This course provides Delegation of Procurement Authority Training for GSA's 8(a) STARS III Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) for IT services. The training defines GSA GWACs, identifies the features and benefits of the 8(a) STARS III GWAC, provides an understanding of 8(a) STARS III ordering procedures and outlines responsibilities of ordering contracting officers. Contact the STARS III group S3@gsa.gov with any questions about this we...

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...

Your data is crucial to your organization’s success and keeping that data secure is a top priority. Ensuring the protection of your company from insider risks or data loss requires quick discovery and reaction to security concerns. Your team must be ready to recognize and respond to any threat.Join this immersive simulation event, where you will engage in a level-400, real-world technical security breach. You’ll follow the actions...

We are thrilled to invite you to this exclusive event where you will have a unique opportunity to sit down with our fantastic subject matter experts to discover more on how Microsoft can revolutionize your work processes and empower your organization to achieve more!Threat Protection with SIEM + XDRIn an era where cyberattacks are more frequent and relentless, join this briefing to learn how Microsoft and its Partners are changing the game wit...

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 ...

Join us on February 13, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern for Triaxial Lab Testing for Earth Dams. The triaxial test is the premier laboratory test to evaluate shear strength conditions for earthen embankment dams. This test is common practice in geotechnical engineering but requires a good understanding of the different laboratory steps and procedures. This webinar will present concepts of the triaxial test as it applies to embankment dams. Dif...

Join us at Microsoft Tech Brief: Build Your Own Copilot with Azure, a free event, and learn how to use organizational data to help you build copilots and AI-powered intelligent applications to empower employees and transform customer engagement. You’ll learn the requirements and recommended architectures to build copilot applications and the elements that make up a copilot stack. You’ll also participate in a live demo to see how to...

There are three key security areas that state and local government cybersecurity leaders should remember to keep top of mind as they venture into 2024 – generative AI, cyber insurance and election security. Generative AI will undoubtedly continue to transform the cybersecurity landscape in new ways, and IT teams will need to plan for its integration this year and beyond. With the new capabilities that AI brings also come new threats that...