Greetings from the Co-Chairs and President

FEW is proud to announce that its 2008 National Training Program (NTP) will be held at the beautiful Anaheim Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, California, July 14-18, 2008.

FEW’s 2008 National Training Program (NTP) is a training opportunity you just don’t want to miss! We plan to live up to our long history of hosting great training programs, this year in the beautiful city of Anaheim, California. The NTP Committee is comprised of FEW members and leaders from across the country. FEW has contracted with Experient, a professional conference management company, to provide technical and logistical assistance. With this team effort, FEW often receives compliments like, “This is the best organized conference I have ever attended.”

Whether NTP 2008 in Anaheim will be your first or your tenth, we guarantee that the 39th NTP will be one you won‘t forget. We are planning a wide variety of courses that will feature trainers who are the best in the business. FEW plans to host Federal Agency Forums and the third annual Education/Career Fair. FEW’s Exposition Hall in Anaheim will afford attendees a unique opportunity to visit with government, business and industry leaders who represent products and services on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s workplace.

Managers and supervisors looking to identify training opportunities for themselves and their staff will find a wealth of courses that address the current issues and trends in the federal workplace. Whether your career goals include transforming your career path, ascending the career ladder, renovating your knowledge base, or expanding your marketability as a government professional, you’ll find several workshops to fit your needs.

FEW will also celebrate its 40th Anniversary during NTP week in Anaheim, and this is sure to make the 2008 NTP memorable with special guests and events, including many of our past National FEW Presidents. Perhaps more importantly, FEW will celebrate its long history of providing training and development opportunities to women as they advance in their government careers. Indeed, this year’s theme, “Moving On, Moving Up!” is reflective of both the FEW organization and its annual training program. Plan now to join us in beautiful Anaheim, California, July 14-18, 2008. You will be glad you did!

Patricia M. Wolfe and Jeanette S. Miller
NTP2008 Co-Chairs

Message from FEW President

On behalf of Federally Employed Women (FEW), it is my pleasure to invite you to make your plans early to join FEW at our 39th Annual National Training Program (NTP) July 1418, 2008, in the beautiful city of Anaheim, California.

Based on FEW’s continued commitment to improving opportunities for women in federal employment since its inception in 1968, the training offered in Anaheim will be targeted to provide participants with the tools required to establish and build a successful career and to deliver quality public service.

All career enhancement training presented will be clearly aligned with the Leadership Competencies as defined by the Office of Personnel Management., and all training will be focused on providing participants with clearly defined skills and abilities.

Support of the conference by outstanding federal training entities such as the Graduate School, USDA, the Federal Acquisition Institute, and private training vendors including DCG Technology Learning Center and Skill Path Seminars has facilitated a major upgrade and expansion of the training curriculum.

Take charge of your career by ensuring you participate in this event and meet with your supervisor early to discuss this training conference, your career needs and their approval process for your attendance. Don’t wait until the last minute. Act now! Please join your fellow Federal employees for what promises to be an outstanding week of training and networking as we “Move On and Move Up” in Anaheim, California.

Rhonda Trent
FEW President