Deltek Senior Analyst Jeff Webster reports. Tomorrow, President Obama will release details on a new jobs package that looks to boost the economy and reduce unemployment. Part of this package will be aid provided to state and local governments. This aid is expected to come in the form of funding to keep teachers and firstRead… Read more »
Most educators and trainers alike see the advantages of face-to-face education and training over online programs. The value of face-to-face education or training may be a given, but good things are coming, believe it or not, from hybrid online programs. It seems logical for several reasons. I may be going off topic here venturing intoRead… Read more »
Deltek Analyst Evan Halperin reports. This Sunday is the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2011 attacks – the most destructive and devastating terrorist attacks on American soil in the country’s history. In the days leading up to the anniversary, many Americans around the world can think back to that day and remember exactly whereRead… Read more »
Judge Greg Mathis, host of the “Judge Mathis” television show, addressed the need to educate young people about the history of the civil rights and labor movements on AFGE’s ”Inside Government.” The show originally aired on Friday, Aug. 19 as a special broadcast from the AFGE’s Annual Human Rights Training Conference. Click here to listenRead… Read more »
As the country prepares to remember the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, AFGE wants to hear from our members about what the anniversary means to you. Where were you when you first heard of the attacks of September 11, 2001? What impact did 9/11 have on your life both personally and professionally? Please click here toRead… Read more »
(Crossposted from the Knight Foundation Blog) As we are nearing the end of Code for America’s inaugural fellowship year, we’re excited to announce the forward-thinking city governments we will be partnering with in 2012. Today we’re honored to share that the cities of Detroit, Macon and Philadelphia have been selected as partners for the CodeRead… Read more »
Jonathan Chen, manager of Danny Woo Garden is our user No. 1. Today the Code for America Seattle team has two big announcements. The first is that this morning we launched a beta version of Change by Us Seattle, a new application to support volunteerism. Change by Us is an online marketplace for community projects.Read… Read more »
Federal Government efectively embracing diversity in the workplace, how do you differentating between stereotypes and generalizations?
New Orleans and San Francisco are looking at ways to increase transparency. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, announced yesterday that the city will be implementing two new measures BottomLineStat and ReqtoCheckStat designed to increase budget transparency and improve the efficiency of the city’s contracting system. San Francisco Board of Supervisors President David Chiu also announcedRead… Read more »
John presented the campaign/marketing plan, and made closing remarks for the general session. CFC started back in 1961 by President Kennedy, and is the largest workplace giving campaign in the world. $67 million was raised last year, with an average gift of $498. The CFC boasts an administrative cost ratio of 7%, which helps theRead… Read more »