Archive for May, 2011

Guest post from Shannon Donelson
////////////////////////////////////
I love conferences.  No seriously, I do.  They give you the chance to hear from amazing people, learn new things, and meet awesome people!  In my short time working full time after college, I’ve attended my share of amazing conferences, but now there’s one for young people like me..and like you.

Young Govie?  Just starting out and really have no idea what you are in for?  This is an exciting time in our lives, but can be seriously daunting.  You may have asked yourself these very questions, I know I have.

• I used to have so much free time.  How do I balance work with my home life?
• Workdays are long and hard. How do I stay physically and mentally healthy?
• I’m the youngest person at my job.  How do I break out of the “youngin’” mold and become a leader in my organization/agency?
• I’ve never paid a bill in my life!  How do I manage my finances?
• I’m working hard, but am I doing this right?
• I need a mentor.  Is there anyone out there? Hello? Bueller?

I have a new acronym for you:  NGGS, also known as:  Next Generation of Government Summit.  One awesome opportunity for you to attend a conference specifically designed for you and your needs as a new government worker.

I can’t wait.  I can’t wait to learn essential information and get great advice from folks who have not only been in our situation, but who have thrived!

Want the deets?

Not Convinced?

Want to stay in the loop?

So now you know.  Can’t wait to see you there!

It’s a big commitment to take off 2 days of work and spend training money to go a training conference like Next Generation of Government Summit.

Before I sign up to attend training, I always want to hear from others who have been the training or conference in the previously years.

As such, here’s 14 quotes from last year’s Next Generation of Government attendees on their experience on why you should go (or send your staff).

1) Scott Span, NGG10 Speaker
“My biggest learning from NGG10: Government is in good hands!

2) TSA Training Coordinator
“Our staff we sent to Next Gen came back more active and energized than ever”

3) Nichole Henley, HHS
This event had the highest energy level of any I can recall attending in a long time, both from the speakers and the attendees! The next generation of government truly is a group of passionate, talented, motivated, engaged, ambitions individuals who are looking to make a difference – my thanks!”

4) I.J, Coast Guard
“The opening and closing sessions were amazing. Opening sessions do set the tone for the overall conference and if it had sucked then I sure the whole summit would have been dragged under. But thankfully this was not the case.”

5) Rebecca Roggenbuck, USDA
“This was one of the most well thought out and organized conferences I have ever attended and I overheard several people saying the same thing. Great job!”

6) Noha Gaber, EPA
“Heard the summit was AWESOME! So sorry I missed it! I’ll make sure to be in town for next year’s one!”

7) Randi Greenberg, DHS ICE
“GREAT first day of the summit! I am incredibly impressed by both the speakers and the attendees. Reminds me of why i’m proud to be a public servant and excites me about the future of government. Nicely done, sir!!”

8) Andy Palanisamy, DOT
“Steve, Day 1 was really great. Enjoyed meeting you and quite a few of our GovLoop-ers. Thanks for putting together such an awesome show. And of course, you guys did one better with the reception that followed the event.”

9) Christopher Dorobek, Dorobek Insider
“Really great job with the NextGen Summit. Great energy… Great ideas… great discussion… Great job!”

10) Jack Bienko, SBA
“The whole team did a superb effort in convening so many positive, energetic, and bright leaders. Way to go!”

11) Alycia Piazza, GSA
“I just wanted to say thank you for allowing me to participate in such a great conference…You guys pulled it off effortlessly.”

12) Andrew K. Danto, GSA
“I just wanted to say the summit was great. One of the better events I have attended for sure.”

13) Joshua Folk, Online Video
Thanks again for all of your hard work into making this week’s conference possible. I am always inspired by those that can execute on a vision and make it reality. Your idea affected hundreds of young, motivated people in a very positive way. Please stay in touch and let me know if I can help with any future projects/initiatives

14) Heather Kerrigan, Governing
“It was a wonderful experience to be in a room full of young, energetic government employees to discuss the changing face of government and its services, customers and employees. The event generated many good ideas and lessons for government employees.”