Fall Into Free Professional Development

It’s September, which means it’s time to grab your pumpkin spice latte and fall into our free professional development line-up!

From learning about low code to managing your manager and even retooling your resume, we’ve got the newest topics you need to know about. Check out our schedule below and be sure to sign up, as that ensures you’ll receive a recording of the session if you can’t make it the day of.

AI Use Cases: Where AI Works Well in Gov

While AI might be named ‘Word of the Year’ in Webster’s Dictionary, its widespread use is still limited despite the extensive discussion surrounding it.

So, where does AI work well in government? Join us online Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to hear from government and industry experts about AI use cases.

You’ll hear from:

• Ryan R. Eddy, Director, Homeland Security Programs, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• Kevin Walsh, Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity team, GAO

How Plain Language Improves Constituent Engagement

Plain language is an absolutely core component of effective CX, but is it prioritized at your organization? Is it incorporated throughout every CX program of or initiative you launch?

Join us online Monday, Sept. 16 from 1-1:30 p.m. PT/4-4:30 p.m. ET to hear from Wendy Wagner-Smith, National Plain Language Writing Expert Trainer and Public Affairs Officer, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Office of Inspector General, about the critical role plain language plays in constituent engagement.

Tools and Strategies for Improving the Employee Experience

Employees now need access to collaboration tools, applications, AI and other technologies to manage their long to-do lists. Without access to the proper tools, the employee experience will greatly suffer.

Join us online Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT, to hear from government and industry experts about the tools and strategies agencies need to embrace to improve the employee experience.

You’ll hear from:

• Kris Saling, Acting Director/Chief of Staff, Innovation Directorate, U.S. Army Recruiting Command
• Karen Gilliam, PhD, CDE, Agency Chief Learning Officer, NASA

Low Code: Where, When and How it Works

How can you bring new applications to your organization if you aren’t a coder or have a big procurement budget? The answer could be low code. Low code is a software development approach that uses a visual, drag-and-drop interface to create applications with minimal coding.

Join us online Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, to learn from government and industry experts about how to use low code at your organization.

You’ll hear from:

• Rayvn Manuel, Sr. Application Developer/Architect, DevOps Engineer, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History & Culture

Managing Up, Down, Right and Left

Whether you’re managing a team, managing your manager or dealing with difficult peers, figuring out strategies to work with the folks around you is paramount.

Join us at the GovLoop offices in downtown Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. ET to hear from government experts as they share their advice on managing both up and down.

Your Gov Resume Overview

When’s the last time you dusted off your resume and took a critical look at it? Whether you’re actively looking for a new job or not, it’s always a good idea to have a polished, updated resume on hand.

Join us online Monday, Sept. 30 from 1-1:30 p.m. PT/4-4:30 p.m. ET to hear from Alexandria Knight, Founder, Knight Career Consulting about what a modern, effective resume should look like.