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MAKING THE DIFFERENCE
Americans need effective government. Every day, we rely on our federal government to deliver vital services, and emerging challenges such as the threat of terrorism and globalization intensify the need for our government to act on the most pressing problems facing our nation.
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Be part of our network of supporters and help us revitalize our federal government.
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BILL PROVIDES FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR COLLEGE GRADS TO SERVE THEIR COUNTRY
The Partnership commends Reps. David Price (D-NC) and Christopher Shays (R-CT) for introducing legislation, the Roosevelt Scholars Act of 2008, that creates an elite graduate school scholarship program with a unique payback – a commitment to serve our country in mission-critical federal jobs.
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PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL REPORT FY2007
This annual report — “A New Day for Government” — illustrates why government matters in times of calm, not just crisis, and how government’s impact on our everyday lives demands that we act to improve its effectiveness.
This report also outlines how the Partnership, more than any organization outside government, is driving that sustained push to improve government and how our work is delivering results through a broad range of new activities.
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“THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST”
The Partnership for Public Service and its founders, Samuel J. Heyman and Ronnie Heyman, are profiled in the premier philanthropy publication The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
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Wanted: America's Finest Public Servants for Service to America Medals – the "Oscars" of Washington
The Partnership for Public Service has announced that nominations are open for the 2009 Service to America Medals – the most prestigious awards honoring our nation’s public servants. Nominations are accepted at www.servicetoamericamedals.org through February 27, 2009.
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Obama Signals Shift in Governing Philosophy
In a Washington Post commentary, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier discusses the significance of President Barack Obama's inaugural address declaration: "The question we ask today is not whether government is too big or too small, but whether it works."
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Challenges for the New Chief Performance Officer
In a special to The Washington Post, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier outlines key guidelines for the new Chief Performance Officer for success within the next administration. President-elect Obama appointed Nancy Killefer to serve as the government's first CPO in this recently created position.
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Plugging the Federal Brain Drain
In The Boston Globe, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier discusses the serious problem the federal government faces as President Obama takes charge-- one that must be tackled if Obama wants to achieve his ambitious policy goals.
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Report Finds Federal Government 'Ideal Employer' for Young Job-Seekers
Despite the nation's grim economy, the federal government is hiring, and according to Great Expectations, a report released today by the Partnership for Public Service and Universum USA, federal jobs are an excellent match for young job seekers interested in doing good -- and doing well.
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Partnership for Public Service Statement Applauding Senator Voinovich
Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier released a statement today in response to Senator Voinovich’s announcement that he will retire at the end his term in 2010.
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A Look at the New Post of Chief Performance Officer
On The Takeaway public radio show, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier discusses what may be in store for the new Chief Performance Officer role within the next administration.
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A Lesson for Obama on Reaching Out to the Federal Workforce
In The Washington Post, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier discusses how President-elect Barack Obama can look to Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt for inspiration and insight on building his adminstration and charting his first 100 days in office.
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The Partnership is Hiring
The Partnership for Public Service is seeking a program associate for Government Transformation. The program associate will contribute to the full range of team activities, including consulting projects, classroom facilitation, communications and event planning.
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330,000 Have Own Jobs Plan:
Work for Obama
In USA Today, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier discusses the unprecedented outpouring of interest for top jobs with the Obama administration. More than 330,000 people have applied for about 4,000 political appointee spots.
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Partnership Founder and Chairman Awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal
The Partnership is pleased to announce that its founder and chairman, Samuel J. Heyman, has been awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, which recognizes U.S. citizens who have performed exemplary deeds of service for the nation. The Presidential Citizens Medal is one of the highest honors the President can confer upon a civilian, second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works.
FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
Roadmap to Reform: A Management Framework for the Next Administration
The key to improving our federal government’s operational health is a robust management framework — a roadmap to reform — that tackles challenges from federal budgeting to the use of technology to deliver services. The centerpiece of the president’s government reform plan needs to be a strategy to restore prestige to — and increase the capacity of — our federal workforce.
CALENDAR
Webinar - KSA Writing and Federal Resumes
Registration Required
Date: February 3, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are used on federal applications in addition to federal resume. Jobseekers often have difficulty writing effective KSAs. Learn the latest updates to the federal application process and get tips and tools to master the application process.
Partnership Contact: Brooke Bohnet
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Focus Groups on the Senior Executive Service
Registration Required
Date: February 4, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. (Lunch will be provided)
Location: The Partnership for Pubic Service, Main Conference Room
If you are a GS-14 or GS-15 , the Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton want to hear your ideas about the Senior Executive Service (SES). The Partnership and Booz Allen have undertaken a new initiative to assess the current state of the SES and make recommendations to improve our government’s career leadership cadre. As our government prepares to address the nation’s mounting challenges, we want to hear what you think about how the federal government is recruiting, hiring, compensating, developing and evaluating the SES.
Partnership Contact: Jonathan Kappler
Federal Advisor Training - Seton Hall University
Registration Required
Date: February 6 , 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Seton Hall University - Seton Hall, NJ
The Partnership for Public Service, in collaboration with the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE), offers a full-day interactive professional development training that equips you with the knowledge and resources needed to effectively advise students on the federal job search and application process.
Partnership Contact: Brooke Bohnet
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Webinar - Federal Career Days: Best Practices and Advice
Registration Required
Date: February 19, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Participants will hear from a panel of Call to Serve schools who have developed successful Federal Job Fairs on their campuses. Discuss with other schools the best practices that have been developed around organizing job fairs that work.
Partnership Contact: Katelin Kennedy
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Webinar - Advisor Mini Training
Registration Required
Date: February 24, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This webinar will give a high-level overview of the steps that should be taken to advise a student about federal employment. It is a great way to learn how to use Call to Serve resources and start or strengthen your Making the Difference Campaign. Perfect for new advisors, those who want to brush up on their knowledge, or faculty and staff around campus who may need to advise students on federal opportunities.
Partnership Contact: Brooke Bohnet
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Nomination Deadline - 2009 Service to America Medals
Date: February 27, 11:59 p.m EST
The Service to America Medals (Sammies) awards program pays tribute to America's dedicated federal workforce, highlighting those who have made significant contributions to our country. Honorees are chosen based on their commitment and innovation, as well as the impact of their work on addressing the needs of the nation. Nominations are due February 27th.
Partnership Contact: Jim Seymour
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