There are only a few days left before the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit, and it’s a professional development opportunity you won’t want to miss. If you join us online Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, you’ll have the chance to attend career-focused sessions tailored to supporting federal, state, and local government employees as they grow in their careers.Read… Read more »
Fostering connections can help you advance your career and weather tumultuous times, either through official “networking” or simply connecting in more organic ways. But the hardest part may be getting started. Read how-to advice for making meaning connections from two keynote speakers at NextGen’s recent virtual training summit.
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Working for the government allows you to move within your agency as well as between agencies. It also gives you the skillsets and a network that allows you to take a contracting and or a field-based position to strengthen your resume.