.jpg) Public Service Recognition Week 2008 - May 5-11, 2008
Join the Council as we celebrate and recognize the men and women who serve America as federal, state and local government employees. Tell us about how you are celebrating, or visit the National Mall to see government at its finest. Click here for more.
Celebrate Public Service on the National Mall, May 5-7. See the Google Map for Details
The Appeal of Public Service: Who... What.. and How?
This poll, in partnership with Gallup, which conducted the survey, and Accenture, which generously supported the research explores the views of 19-29 year olds-- Millennials -- on politics, government, and public service, in comparison to their over 30 elders.
Excellence in Financial Management. Before, During and After a Major Emergency
The Council has traveled across the country, speaking with local, state, and federal experts in financial management and planning during an emergency, to discuss strategies to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from major disasters. Please join us at this interactive forum designed to continue our conversation at the national-level. We will share the best practices and lessons learned from coast to coast, including what is not working and how the federal government can prepare the local and state levels to financially manage an emergency. Click here for more information.
The American Public on Healthcare:
The Missing Perspective
On March 26th, the Council held a town hall meeting at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, MI. More than 200 members of the greater Detroit community joined in this lively discussion about the state of health care in the area and across the nation. Click below for additonal information on our Detroit Town Hall, or check out the Miami event.
Public Sector CFO's meet to discuss Financial Management
The Council's CFO Sage Program (Strategic Advisors to Government Executives) presented a breakfast meeting on December 11th -- Beyond Clean Audits and Compliance: Improving Program Performance through Better Financial Management. More than 30 CFOs from large and small agencies throughout the federal government attended the program, sponsored by Bearing Point. For more on our CFO Sage Program, click here.
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The Readiness Quotient – or RQ – is a first of its kind tool for individuals, families and communities to determine and evaluate their readiness. See how you stack up against the national average and learn specific steps you can take to better prepare yourself and your family, as well as things you can do to encourage your community, schools and workplace to be better prepared. Your first important step is to learn your RQ score. > Click here to get started
Upcoming Events
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Within Reach... But Out of Synch: The Possibilities and Challenges of Shaping Tomorrow's Government Workforce
What do the best and brightest want, and what will it take for government to be able to compete? Find out in this recent report, in partnership with The Gallup Organization. Download the updated Council/Gallup study that explores the possibilities and challenges of shaping tomorrow’s government workforce, and view the webcast of the original release event.
Young Feds.org
In partnership with Geico, we've created a website community for young people working in and for the government to meet, network and advance. Click here to view the site.
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