Native speakers of critical languages are in high demand in the U.S. government.All EHLS participants receive a full scholarship from the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) that includes tuition and a living stipend. As part of the scholarship obligation, participants agree to fulfill the EHLS service requirement, which requires you to work for the federal government for one year after you complete the program.The...

Join us for an online presentation to learn about the English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Scholarship Program. Native speakers of critical languages are in high demand in the U.S. government. All EHLS participants receive a full scholarship from the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) that includes tuition and a living stipend. As part of the scholarship obligation, participants agree to fulfill the EHLS...

The EHLS program is a fully funded scholarship that offers training in advanced English and career skills for U.S. citizens who have a college degree and are native speakers of Chinese Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Persian Farsi, Korean, Ukrainian, Kazakh, Turkish, or Hausa. After the eight-month program at Georgetown University, participants are required to seek at least one-year of employment with the federal government. Join EHLS staff at the...

Cybersecurity is a cornerstone of the Biden administration’s priorities and has never been more important to securing the nation’s infrastructure and data from cyber threats than it is today. Government IT leaders must remain vigilant against near-constant cyber threats while maintaining legacy systems and securing a remote workforce. In this workshop, Nextgov/FCW will examine the most important trends in cybersecurity across the f...

Registration is closed Under the theme of “Reinventing Microelectronics Manufacturing,” DARPA's Electronic Resurgence Initiative (ERI) Summit 2023 aims to highlight achievements of ERI programs so far and the promising efforts ahead; showcase visionary thought leadership from across sectors; and provide a forum for community dialogue and input on new initiatives. Confirmed speakers so far include: Senator Maria Cantwell Defense Dep...

The JIFX team leads experimentation in alternative methods to enable rapid technological development by cultivating a community of interest and hosting broadly scoped quarterly collaborative field events which enable DoD, US government, and allied stakeholders to identify, influence, and accelerate early-stage technology development that address national and collective security challenges. The next event will take place from 7-11 August 2024 a...

The Government Contract Pricing Summit (GCP Summit) is a unique opportunity for federal contract pricing professionals from the public and private sectors to meet, grow professionally, and collaborate on solutions for more efficient acquisitions.Since its inception in 2016, the GCP Summit has attracted over 2,000 top pricing professionals from government and industry.

As the government moves increasingly towards digital infrastructure, geopolitical tensions rise, and individuals access more endpoints from more locations than ever before, a strong cyber posture must be embedded in everything agencies do. Policy guidance such as the cyber executive order, NIST’s updated security risk framework, and the Cyberspace Solarium’s recommendations offer strategic direction while tactical playbooks such as...

Government Summit - Washington DC Join the Google Government Summit to learn how technology is helping government leaders achieve mission outcomes and unleash human potential.Google Public Sector is bringing together government and industry leaders from federal, state, and local government from the United States and around the world. Speakers include Jeanette Manfra, MK Palmore, Thomas Kurian and others.Request a spot in person for the full da...

When DOD rolled out its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program in 2020, it was designed to secure the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in systems used by contractors in Defense Industrial Base that support business and warfighting efforts. Initially, an independent accreditation body was to certify a group of third-party assessment organizations. The plan ran into a number of obstacles as industry organizations questioned...