The increasing frequency and scale of reported cyber attacks, highlights the need for a cybersecurity workforce of sufficient size and quality to meet the evolving threat environment. To address this need, some cybersecurity experts call for enhanced professionalization requirements. Certification, licensure, skill-based competency exams, and a national association all have been advanced as components of a comprehensive workforce strategy to a...

Join the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and our Next Gen Council for an interactive, action-packed session on how to improve your public speaking skills fast! Four-time Emmy winner, Jan Fox, will walk you through how to become a more powerful, compelling leader and a more comfortable speaker. Self-Assessment—Do you… Speak in public, but need to cure knocking knees? Go on sales calls, but are looking to power up your close? Pre...

Guidance straight from former EEOC attorney and MSPB AJ Sam Vitaro ... Join Mr. Vitaro for his authoritative review of recent trends in sex discrimination claims, OPM’s best practices for the treatment of an employee transitioning from one gender to another and the EEOC’s updated guidance on pregnancy discrimination under the ADAAA — so you’re prepared to make proper decisions and avoid claims being reversed. In just 90...

The Center for Digital Education is hosting a Market Briefing event in Chicago, IL and we hope you can join us IT leaders from some of the largest districts in Illinois will be on hand for a special briefing on their technology plans for the coming years. The Township High School District 214 is committed to the use of technology to enhance learning opportunities for all learners. Township is devoted to helping its community of learners to dev...

BOOKINGS ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT! Join the Alaska World Affairs Council on Friday, April 10th, noon, at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel for “The Arctic Council: Role & Representation in Managing Global Insecurity” with Dr. Diddy Hitchins, British Honorary Consul for Alaska and Professor Emerita of Political Science at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Doors open at 11:30am; come early to network and secure your seat. This event...

The way that city government agencies do business with government contractors is changing rapidly. Across the nation, government decision makers have to do more with less. Understanding these changes is essential to succeed in the public sector marketplace. Join Irv Alpert, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Onvia and James J. Baker, Author and Managing Partner of the Public Sector Technology Exchange for a tactical webinar on how you...

Drive mission-based outcomes for government and education in California. The VMware Government Innovation Summit is the premier education, training and networking event for IT and management professionals serving the federal, state, local and education sectors. Our unique program is tailored specifically to the interests of public sector organizations, with a focus on new developments, trends and best practices. During our 2015 event, attendee...

Facilitation is a skill that promotes effective and efficient use of time, people and energy and provides a deliberate process that leads to specific outcomes. If you work with teams or citizen or staff groups you will gain strategies that will make those meetings productive. This workshop features multiple opportunities for each participant to practice new tools and receive feedback. Participants leave with invaluable core facilitation skills.

Join the over 300 attendees expected to attend to celebrate our public safety professionals and support educational achievement! 37th Annual Valor AwardsThe Valor Awards, now in its 37th year, honor public safety heroes from the Fairfax County Police Department, Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department and Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff, who have put their personal safety at risk to keep our community and businesses safe. This year's...

Facilitation is a skill that promotes effective and efficient use of time, people and energy and provides a deliberate process that leads to specific outcomes. If you work with teams or citizen or staff groups you will gain strategies that will make those meetings productive. This workshop features multiple opportunities for each participant to practice new tools and receive feedback. Participants leave with invaluable core facilitation skills.