Partnership for Public Service

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Join us THIS Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET, as DC United takes on the New York Red Bulls on Federal Workforce Night. The Partnership is offering discounted tickets for you to cheer on the team and five of our 2024 Sammies finalists who will be recognized at halftime. ⚽🏆

Tickets can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/3yqqfte

This week, the Partnership announced our 2024 Service to America Medals finalists. This year’s honorees—25 individuals and teams selected from more than 530 nominations—exemplify leadership and innovation in public service and have accomplished so much on behalf of our country.

Yesterday, this year’s nominees gathered at the Whitehouse to be acknowledged for their tremendous work.

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Happy Public Service Recognition Week! Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m EDT as we celebrate Public Service Recognition Week with a dynamic virtual event. "The Impact of Federal Service on Local Communities," Register here: https://bit.ly/44s4Zzs

Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the significant achievements of women around the world. This year's theme, , provides an opportunity to examine the state of women in the federal workforce, specifically in leadership roles. Despite progress in women's representation and educational attainment, women remain underrepresented in senior-level leadership positions in corporate America and the U.S. government.

To address these challenges and promote equity in government, we must implement inclusive hiring practices, ensure equitable pay, provide equal opportunities for promotion and advancement, offer flexible work arrangements, and actively sponsor women leaders.

As we celebrate International Women's Day, let's reflect on how we can drive equity and remove barriers to women's representation and success in the workplace and in leadership roles. Check out the full LeadHERship series by the Partnership to learn more about this research and how government can advance equity.

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📣 Calling all higher education professionals! Are you a career advisor or faculty member looking to increase your knowledge about the federal hiring process?

🎓 Our Federal Advisor Certificate Program enables participants to become experts in the federal hiring system, providing deep knowledge to support and guide aspiring public servants as they launch their professional careers.

💡 Learn more and enroll for the summer 2024 session: https://hubs.la/Q02mV-0t0

As we all know, most of the public now accesses federal information and services online and on mobile devices. Therefore, it is crucial to design and develop websites and digital services that meet the public's expectations for high-quality digital experiences that are simple to use and secure by design.

For our newly relaunched Federal Communicators Series we had the opportunity hear from the Office of Management and Budget.The event was aimed at guiding federal communicators at all levels of government to design and deliver websites and digital services in a 21st-century integrated digital experience.

If you missed the event, don't worry! You can still catch up on the insightful discussion by checking out the recording here:

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New data from the Partnership's Center for Presidential Transition shows that when there are multiple levels of political appointments requiring Senate confirmation that report to one another, it takes longer to confirm appointees each layer you go down. In fact, there are five major Cabinet departments that have either four or five levels of Senate-confirmed appointees managing agency offices and bureaus.

The research helps show the urgent need to reduce the number of positions requiring Senate confirmation. Read more:

Layered Leadership Examining How Political Appointments Stack Up at Federal Agencies The number of positions in executive branch agencies that are subject to Senate confirmation has grown by nearly 60% since 1960. One consequence of this growth over time has been the formation of layers of Senate-confirmed political appointees within Cabinet departments. The phrase “layering” re...

🌟 Thrilled to unveil the Modern Government Leaders cohort! 🌟

Meet the incredible trailblazers from the Senior Executive Service who are reshaping government for the better. Their innovations have saved tens of millions of taxpayer dollars, reduced process burdens and developed novel methods to strengthen the people and programs that serve the public 🚀. Join us in celebrating these leaders who believe that good government starts with good people.

What's next for the cohort? Together the cohort will collaborate to:

- Solve current challenges.
- Publish case-studies on successful government modernization.
- Prepare a group of rising leaders who are the next wave of innovative federal executives.

Meet the cohort here! https://bit.ly/3vQtOrn

Putting talent at the forefront: Discover how the Biden administration's recent AI executive order aims to set clear guidelines and ensure responsible use of this powerful tool.

Government use of AI requires that talent come first Government use of AI will involve the federal workforce in many ways. Find out what best practices should be applied to the AI workforce.

Join us in celebrating our nation’s exceptional federal employees by watching this year's Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® awards ceremony 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰. 𝟭, 𝗮𝘁 𝟵 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗘𝗧𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼/𝗣𝗕𝗦.

👏 Taped at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., this event is sure to open your eyes to the great work happening across government every day.

🎤 The ceremony was hosted by CNN's Kate Bolduan and featured appearances from celebrities including Amy Schumer, William Shatner, Dule Hill and more.

🏆 You'll also hear an exclusive conversation with PBS' Judy Woodruff, the 2023 Spirit of Service Award honoree.

For those outside the Washington, D.C. area, we will stream the program on our YouTube channel on Monday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. EST: https://hubs.la/Q02bGgjz0

It's and we're dedicating the day to federal employee who exemplify what it means to be a civil servant. Donate $10 in their name, and we'll send them a personalized email thanking them for their hard work and dedication. https://hubs.la/Q02b58tF0

is right around the corner and we're dedicating the day to federal employees who exemplify what it means to be a civil servant. Donate $10 in their name, and we'll send them a personalized email thanking them for their hard work and dedication. https://hubs.ly/Q0291Mjc0

In 2021, the Partnership for Public Service established Partners in Service, a program to recognize our most valued supporters and that offers opportunities for increased engagement with our work.

Your investment in the Partnership’s mission makes our work possible!

Become a Partner in Service today with a donation of $1,000 or more.

Our Partners in Service receive the following benefits:

1. Invitation to four Partnership events a year (excluding the Service to America Medals)
2. Invitation to the Sammies Finalist Announcement event
3. An annual virtual briefing with a member of the executive management team
4. A quarterly update unique to Partners in Service that speaks to the progress and accomplishments of the Partnership
5. Continued recognition in our annual report


Join our community today! https://ourpublicservice.org/ways-to-give/ -in-service

Congress is once again running down the clock on another potential shutdown that would furlough nearly 1.5 million federal employees and force more than 650,000 to work without pay.

A government shutdown would also force up to 1.3 million members of the U.S. military to serve without pay, weakening our national security and leading members of our military to suffer financially and lose out on vital training.

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Why another shutdown would be bad for the US military In the event of a government shutdown, members of the U.S. military may suffer financially and our national security could be weakened.

On Tuesday, Oct. 17, we hosted the 22nd annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® awards ceremony, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

This recognition program, known as “the Oscars of government,” honor federal employees who improve our lives for the better and show how our government benefits society.

Read our blog post to meet this year's winners and get all the details about the gala!

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Public service leaders join a celebration of the 2023 Service to America Medal® winners Meet the winners of the 2023 Service to America Medals, the premier awards program for federal employees hosted by the Partnership of Public Service.

We're proud to present the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® winners. They represent the best in and their accomplishments demonstrate all our government does to keep us safe, healthy and prosperous.

Meet the winners:

🏅 Federal Employee of the Year: Laura Cooper and the Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia Policy team from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

🏅 Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Medal: Melissa Emrey-Arras from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

🏅 Emerging Leaders Medal: Fletcher Schoen and Jennifer Harkins from the U.S. Department of State.

🏅 Management Excellence Medal: Paul Nissenbaum, Gloria Shepard, Maria Lefevre and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation team from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

🏅 Safety, Security and International Affairs Medal: Joshua Mellor from The United States Department of Justice, Nicholas Cheviron and Stephanie Stevens from the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Operation Trojan Shield team.

🏅 Science, Technology and Environment Medal: Brian Key, Scott Bellamy and the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Double Asteroid Redirection Test team.

🏅 People’s Choice Award: Megan Meacham, Allison Hutchings, Sarah O’Donnell and the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program team from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

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Today our nation commemorates Indigenous Peoples' Day.

We recognize their enduring spirit and rich heritage and honor the resilience and contributions of Indigenous communities who, throughout history, faced forced assimilation, a tragic loss of life and land, as well as disruptions to their traditions.

Our inaugural trust summit is bringing together leaders from across sectors to discuss the current state of public trust in government.

Join us in a discussion about the challenges the government is facing and how to generate opportunities to reconnect with the communities it serves.

🎥 Access the live streaming: https://hubs.la/Q023xB2p0

Collaboration between the federal government and state, local, tribal, and territorial officials is vital to implement policy, respond to crises and serve communities across the country.

That’s why the Partnership’s Center for Presidential Transition® and Deloitte have published a new resource that details best practices for effective collaboration, including how transition planning can help establish successful intergovernmental relationships.

Read more in our new resource: https://hubs.la/Q022dMjl0

Find out how Nichola di Mauro found his way into public service through our Cybersecurity Talent Initiative®, a program that places recent college graduates in two-year fellowships at federal agencies. Now he works as an IT cybersecurity specialist at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

"CTI gave me the resources to plan my next career steps and learn what I could do to make myself a good candidate for this work. Without CTI, I would’ve had a much more difficult time finding my sense of direction."

💡 Read more: https://hubs.la/Q021bRtk0

How the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative led one young professional to a public service career Learn how our Cybersecurity Talent Initiative helped Nicholas di Mauro to launch a career in public service.

Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of all workers who keep our nation running.

On this , we express our gratitude for all public servants and their commitment to our country. We are thankful for their tireless effort and invaluable contributions to our society.

Applications are now open for the 2023 Cybersecurity Talent Initiative®! Join the exclusive ranks of who protect our nation from global cyber threats.

This is a selective opportunity designed for students and recent graduates in cybersecurity-related fields to launch a career in cybersecurity. By participating in the program, you will:

✅ Gain access to vital public sector work experience.
✅ Develop a cross-sector cyber professional network.
✅ Build leadership skills.

Visit our website to learn more and start your application: https://hubs.la/Q01_NrwL0

The first months of new administrations are an especially vulnerable time for national security. The Partnership's Center for Presidential Transition released a new report analyzing how future administrations can prepare to manage threats through effective transition.

Read our report to delve into four main challenges administrations face when assuming responsibility for the national security of the United States.

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Join us virtually on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. EDT, for the launch event of our Center for Presidential Transition's latest report on how successful transition planning can help new administrations respond to national security threats.

Count Every Hero co-chairs will join us in discussing:

- The national security challenges new administrations have faced during their first year in office.
- What future administrations should do during presidential transitions to prepare for unforeseen crises.

✅ Register now!

Presidential Transitions and National Security | Report Launch The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that strives for a more effective government for the American people.

At the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Synergy Innovation Lab, A’ndrea Jones and a team of innovation fellows recently worked with David Berenbaum and the HUD Office of Housing Counseling to establish a new pilot program that seeks to close the homeownership gap for students from historically Black colleges and universities.

Discover how our leadership development training and customer experience work helped inform these efforts and supported HUD innovations in public service delivery.

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