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National Training Program BackgroundWhat is FEW's National Training Program (NTP)?It is an excellent source of training for Federal Women's Program Managers and other Equal Employment Opportunity professionals. It is a
training program that provides outstanding opportunities for individuals
who want to advance in the contracting, procurement, computer, and planning
fields. It is a training program planned and staffed by FEW and is the location of the annual meeting of the membership of the organization and its National Board of Directors. The training
of federal employees for career enhancement and improved public service
has been one of FEW's primary objectives since its inception, and the
NTP is a major component of the program put in place to achieve that objective.
Aware that quality training in career development and help in developing
their leadership potential is essential for success, FEW sponsored its
first annual training conference in the summer of 1970 with a keynote
address and four training sessions. Since that time, the NTP has evolved
into an event with more than 150 workshops and more than 1,800 attendees. At FEW’s Annual Membership Meeting of the membership of FEW, a number of activities are related to the business of the organization. Attendance at these functions is not restricted, and all conference registrants are welcome. Among those activities is the announcement of the winners of FEW's national awards. The program includes three major awards: the Distinguished Service Award, given to a person outside the organization who has shown courage and leadership in promoting the goals of FEW; the Barbara Boardman Tenant Award, recognizing the FEW member who has consistently served the organization in an outstanding manner; and the Helen R. Dudley Chapter Achievement Award, presented to a chapter to recognize outstanding performance during the program year. Numerous other chapter awards are also presented. Networking is another important aspect of the NTP. Because of the large number of attendees from many locations and many government agencies, the NTP provides an excellent opportunity for making new contracts and renewing old ones. The NTP week schedule has traditionally included an event designed to facilitate this interaction and training sessions to teach networking techniques are included as well. One popular location for networking is the exhibit hall. Exhibits became a part of the NTP in 1974 and have continued to be a vital part of the learning experience. Typically, the exhibit hall contains displays sponsored by government agencies, major government suppliers, management and training consultants, FEW chapters and regions, and private sector companies. However, the exhibit hall is not just an entertainment venue. Exhibitors are selected expressly to provide attendees with the access to the tools they need to improve productivity and enhance job skills. Now in its 38th year, FEW's NTP offers something for everyone. However, first and foremost, it focuses on providing quality training and educational opportunities. For 38 years, FEW's annual training has provided an outstanding opportunity for Federal employees to develop their skills and improve the quality of the public service they provide. Future & Past NTP ConferencesYear / Theme / City |