School might be out for summer, but it’s no time to be a slouch. Summer months are still open for learning opportunities from GovLoop! 

From using AI to innovate in your agency to feeling more confident in your career, we have a topic that will pique everyone’s interest. 

Take a look at the topics below, and be sure to register, even if you can’t attend on the day of the session, as we’ll send you a recording the next day.  

How to Make Constituent Services More Accessible 

Understanding how to improve accessibility helps government agencies to better fulfill their mission of serving the public.

Join us online Monday, July 14, from 4-4:30 pm. ET/1-1:30 p.m. PT to learn how to identify and address common challenges when it comes to accessibility in constituent services with Michelle Pinsky, UX Designer, Virginia Information Technologies Agency.

Behind the Scenes in State and Local Tech 

State and local agencies are on the front lines when it comes to using technology to deliver constituent services. So, that begs the question: What’s working and what’s not?

Join us on Wednesday, July 16, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to explore timely use cases from state and local organizations and learn what type of tech agencies are using to get innovations off the ground.

How Innovation and Efficiency Are Transforming Government 

Everywhere you look, agencies are striving to be more productive, efficient, and to do more with less. While these goals aren’t new to government, there’s a new urgency to actually achieving them.

Join us online on Thursday, July 17, at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT as we explore how agencies are rethinking their work, leveraging new tools, and uncovering what it truly takes to achieve mission success.

You’ll hear from:

• Drew Zachary, Deputy Chief Innovation Officer, Census Bureau
• John Kindervag, Chief Evangelist, Illumio
• Kevin Manwiller, Operations Director, National Security, Cisco Systems
• Angy Peterson, Vice President, Granicus Experience Group

Getting Over Imposter Syndrome: Once and for All 

Do you have that little voice inside your head telling you you’re not doing enough, you’re not qualified enough, and everyone around you knows more than you do?

That’s imposter syndrome talking, and according to recent studies, 70% of the professional workforce experiences it at some point in their careers.

Join us on Tuesday, July 22, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from a career expert as we discuss why imposter syndrome is so prevalent and ways to overcome it.

[In-Person Event] Exploring AI’s Impact on Your Government Career 

We invite you to join your public-sector peers in person on Wednesday, July 23, at 4:30 p.m. ET at the GovLoop Office in Washington, D.C., for a networking discussion on the impact of AI on government careers.

You’ll hear from career experts and government thought leaders about how AI is transforming what jobs in public service look like, including:

• Taka Ariga, Former OPM Chief AI Officer and Chief Data Officer; Founder of Sol Imagination
• Rudolf M. Rojas, MS, Information Technology Specialist, IT Operations and Management Section, Information Solutions Service Delivery and Operations Branch, Information Solutions Division, Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, USDA

Navigating Workplace Dynamics at Your Agency

Navigating internal workplace dynamics can be tricky and downright stressful, but as a supervisor, it’s critical for you to lead your team effectively without succumbing to conflict or confrontation.

Join us online Monday, July 28, from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. PT to learn how to handle your workplace dynamics with grace and savvy. 

Structuring Your Data for AI: What You Need to Know 

Before you hop on the AI train, you need to take a good, hard look at your current data governance and management practices.

Is your data precise and reliable? Is it accessible? Who are the data stewards, experts, and stakeholders at your agency?

Join us on Wednesday, July 30, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from experts about how to get your data in order before moving forward with AI.