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This semester's event will be unique in that there will be a virtual and in-person component – as always, all federal employees are invited to attend either or both events.



Wednesday, May 10

Virtual event 

5th Bi-Annual Federal Government Education Symposium

At this interactive virtual event, you will have the opportunity to meet representatives from many of the schools and attend presentations, at no cost.

Thursday, May 11

In-person event 

Graduate School USA

600 Maryland Avenue SW Washington DC 20024

At this in-person event, you will again have the opportunity to meet representatives from many of the schools, and then hear from an engaging speaker from the Federal Government, followed by a rooftop networking event.

About the Event

Thank you for your interest in the Spring 2023 5th Bi-Annual Federal Education Symposium! The schools represented in this event are all members of the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Federal Academic Alliance.

At this interactive virtual event, you will have the opportunity to meet representatives from each of the schools and attend panel discussions at no cost. Be sure to sign up for our Panel Discussion series to hear more from industry professionals on Workforce Health & Wellness, Diversity & Inclusion, Cybersecurity & Data Analytics and Leadership: Managing teams.

Audience:

Federal employees and their families (spouses and dependents)

Event Objectives:

Inform federal employees and their families about the benefits available through the Federal Academic Alliance Provide learning opportunities through forums and panel discussions Support career development for Federal employees Provide information for Federal employees to obtain college degrees/certificates and/or college credit Discuss mission-critical topics

About the Federal Academic Alliance

OPM created the Federal Academic Alliance in 2014 to assist the federal government in addressing critical skills gaps. Today, the alliance has grown to include over 30 schools, colleges and universities from across the country. Each of these schools offers benefits to federal employees, spouses, and dependents to advance their education.

For more information about the Federal Academic Alliance, please visit Federal Academic Alliance email: learninganddevelopment@opm.gov

Agenda

9am
Florida Tech
10am
The George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science
11am
Purdue University
Noon
Colorado State University Global
1pm
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business
9am
American University
10am
Southern New Hampshire University
11am
Michigan State University
Noon
Rosemont College
1pm
Purdue Global
9am
Bellevue University
10am
Ball State University
11am
University of Maryland Global Campus
Noon
University of North Alabama
1pm
Central Michigan University
11am-3pm
Exhibition of Schools
3-4pm
Speaker (TBD)
5-6pm
Rooftop Networking Event
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bi-Annual Federal Government Education Symposium:

The Bi-Annual Federal Government Education Symposium is a virtual education fair where employees of the federal government can connect with the 27 colleges and universities associated with the Federal Academic Alliance. OPM has created these alliances to help assist the federal government in addressing critical skills gaps. At this virtual education fair you will also be able to attend panel discussions on various topics to hear more about what subject matter experts have to say about the evolution of these topic areas.

What can I expect from the Bi-Annual Federal Government Education Symposium:

  • Gather information about the school's educational offerings, degree opportunities, and certificate/CEU options.

  • Attend live panel discussions on key topic areas impacting today’s leaders and employee workforce

  • View fresh and exciting information on what our college partners are offering new students.

Do I need to register for the Bi -Annual Federal Government Education Symposium?

Yes, you will need to enter your name and email address to enjoy all the features of the Symposium

Do I need to download or install any software to be able to attend this event?

  • No. You do not need to download or install any software to participate in our education fair. You only need to have access to the Internet

  • Zoom will be the meeting tool to access the panel discussions

Are there TWO events?

Yes, on May 10 there will be a virtual event just as we have done in the past, we have added an additional opportunity to talk to school representatives “face to face”, at the in-person event to be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Graduate School USA in Washington DC.