ServiceNow Academic Partnerships offers a transformative solution for state and local governments and higher education institutions seeking to address critical IT workforce shortages while creating meaningful career pathways for students. This innovative program brings together academia, government, and industry through a comprehensive approach that provides students with free access to in-platform experiential learning, industry-recognized ce...

This training reviews the basic features of the Personal Property Management System (PPMS), which is GSA’s web-enabled computer system for reporting, acquiring, and managing excess and surplus personal property. The class discusses how to get a PPMS user ID, logging into PPMS, program points of contact, and navigating the PPMS homepage. This free 1-hour virtual training will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 11:00am PT.This training i...

An Overview of Health Insurance for Federal EmployeesAn overview of federal health benefits in retirementPremium costsPlan changes and what to know about Open SeasonsTriCare and other FEHB plansHealthcare Flexible Savings Account strategies,MedicareUnderstanding the Vision and Dental PlansEnrollmentPremiumsHow it works with your Health Benefits, Annuity, TSP and other components of the Federal Retirement Benefit Package... plus more!

Join us for our 30-minute training sessions in August and receive tailored guidance from Carahsoft’s product specialists to help you master Zoom like a pro. During our Zoom Admin Training, attendees will: Customize user settings and add role assignments. Align their accounts to better support their agency's objectives. Access and interpret usage data for informed decision-making. In our Zoom 101 Training, participants will: Drive eff...

As federal policies shift under new executive orders and agency rule changes, local governments across the country are under growing pressure to become more financially self-sufficient. When you factor in inflation and tightening budgets, it’s clear: doing more with less isn’t a temporary hurdle—it’s the new normal. One of the most effective tools at your disposal? Digital payment solutions that deliver smarter, more st...

Target Audience: Industry Partners. Are you interested in learning more about Requests for Information (RFIs) and how they can benefit your business? Join the Market Research as a Service (MRAS) team for an informative webinar titled “Making Market Research Easy - Enhancing Industry Partnerships.” This webinar will provide innovative insights on how to respond to GSA's RFIs by sharing experts' tips and tricks on how to fill out the...

A Detailed Overview of Long-Term Care InsuranceCostsInflation protectionBenefit amountsWaiting periodsActivities of daily livingEverything you need to know to make a decision about LTC insurance.Understanding Your LTC OptionsPros and cons of the Federal LTC Insurance ProgramAlternatives to LTC insurance... plus more information about Long Term Care insurance specifically for federal employees, federal retirees, and their families.

Water and electric utilities form the backbone of our critical infrastructure, yet they are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyber attacks aiming to disrupt essential services and threaten public safety. This free virtual event brings together cybersecurity professionals, utility operators, government stakeholders, and industry experts to explore the unique challenges and emerging threats facing the energy and water sectors. Participants...

An Overview of Early Retirement for Federal Employees, to include: RIF protocolsUnderstanding the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) and how it applies to FERS employeesUnderstanding VSIPsUnderstanding Discontinued Service Retirement and how it impacts FERS employeesEligibility requirements and how to determine if you're eligible for early retirement through one of these methodsHow your pension is calculated and what to expect in bene...

August Topic – Fiscal Year-End Marketing Join us for a candid, no-nonsense discussion on the realities of government marketing in today’s environment. Led by a team of industry veterans, this complimentary online hour-long session dives deep into the strategies, missteps, and evolving dynamics shaping marketing success in the public sector. Over lunch, we'll unpack the hard truths—what works, what doesn’t, including how...