Blacks In Government (BIG) will hold its 33rd Annual National Training Conference from August 22-25, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. The theme of this conference is “Explore and Navigate Your Leadership Journey through BIG,” and the agenda is focused on enhancing the performance of employees who hold a variety of different roles within the local, state, and Federal Government.

The BIG Training Conference qualifies as training in compliance with 5 U.S.C. Chapter 41. This event is open to all Federal employees and will feature training and workshops in areas such as Career Development, Communication Skills, Financial Management, Information Technology, and Resource Management. Some of these workshops are sponsored by the Graduate School, Defense Acquisition University, and the University of Phoenix, and many offer continuing professional education (CPE) credits upon completion.

Additional information about the conference, including contact information, accommodations, and links to hotel and transportation information can be found online at the following website: http://www.bignet.org/ntc/index.htm.

Agencies are reminded that reporting of training is governed by 5 CFR 410.601.

cc: Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity Directors