Events Events May 1, 2024 Feds in Motion Challenge The 4th Annual Feds In Motion Challenge kicks off on May 1, 2024, continues during Public Service Recognition Week (#PSRW) May 5-11, and keeps on going through June 6. It’s all about moving in your favorite way—walk, run, bike, swim, or roll your wheelchair on your favorite route—to reach the goal of 37 miles (or more!) in 37 days. Register now May 6, 2024 City of Richmond – Public Service Employees Appreciation Week Kick-Off To mark the beginning of Public Service Employees Appreciation Week, the City of Richmond is hosting a special event for all city employees. The event will feature a breakfast, offering a chance for employees to start their week with nourishment and camaraderie. Attendees can also enjoy a photo booth to capture the celebration of their dedication and service. The event will highlight the Training & Development, Wellness and Benefits, and the Office of Aging and Disability departments, showcasing their contributions to employee support and city services. Additionally, the event will showcase valuable partnerships with Marathon Health Clinic, Reynolds Community College, and RVA Financial, informing employees about the resources and opportunities available through these collaborations. Register now May 7, 2024 The Impact of Federal Service on Local Communities Please join the Partnership for Public Service for a virtual conversation exploring what federal employees and federal services can mean for communities across the country and why this support is integral to reinvigorating faith in the public institution most critical to our democracy. Register now May 8, 2024 Honoring Army Civilians In honor of Public Service Recognition Week, AUSA is hosting a recognition ceremony featuring Yvette K. Bourcicot, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Yvette will honor Department of the Army Civilians for their exceptional performance. Army Civilians have been an integral part of our country’s history, supporting the Army’s mission since 1776. Since our country’s inception through present day, the Army has relied on its civilian workforce to meet countless key roles in support of the warfighter. Learn more May 8, 2024 Barriers to Bridges: Overcoming Obstacles to Advancing Your Career in Public Service Join the African American Federal Executive Association (AAFEA) at 6pm EDT during Public Service Recognition Week for a panel discussion on overcoming obstacles to advancing your career in public service. Register Here June 11, 2024 Join us on June 11, in Washington, D.C., for the Partnership for Public Service’s second annual Trust Summit. Civil servants—a hallmark of American democracy—are responsible for issues vital to the health of our nation, from ensuring national security to administering health insurance programs to conserving public land. There are reasonable approaches for improving government’s ability to meet our country’s needs, manage its workforce and deliver services, but mounting calls to decimate the civil service and return to a time when jobs were won through party loyalty will not only make our government less effective but less fair, transparent and accountable. A more political government is not a more effective government. This year, the Partnership’s second annual Trust Summit will explore the importance of a nonpartisan, merit-based civil service to ensuring an effective and trustworthy democracy. We’ll cover the latest data on the current state of public trust in government, the role of the civil service in our democracy, and new approaches and opportunities to safeguard career civil servants. Learn more
