Events and Webinars
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Upcoming Events and Webinars
Event
October 21, 2025
When: Tuesday, October 21, from 1 to 2 p.m. EDT
Where: Eaton House, 1203 K Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20005
Description: An estimated 750,000 federal employees are currently furloughed as part of the partial government shutdown we are experiencing. It is not just public services that are affected during a government, real people’s careers, livelihoods and work are impacted.
Join FedSupport in the Former Gov Coworking Space at Eaton House in Washington, D.C. for an in-person gathering aimed at supporting federal employees who are furloughed or those who recently ended their work with the federal government. We will discuss coping and resilience during this transitional time, getting unstuck, the importance of recharging, your support system and slowing down to decide what you really want.
Speakers:
Mika Cross, Government Workplace Expert, CEO, Strategy@Work, LLC
Virginia Hill, executive coach and facilitator, Public Service Leadership Institute, Partnership for Public Service
Where: Eaton House, 1203 K Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20005
Description: An estimated 750,000 federal employees are currently furloughed as part of the partial government shutdown we are experiencing. It is not just public services that are affected during a government, real people’s careers, livelihoods and work are impacted.
Join FedSupport in the Former Gov Coworking Space at Eaton House in Washington, D.C. for an in-person gathering aimed at supporting federal employees who are furloughed or those who recently ended their work with the federal government. We will discuss coping and resilience during this transitional time, getting unstuck, the importance of recharging, your support system and slowing down to decide what you really want.
Speakers:
Mika Cross, Government Workplace Expert, CEO, Strategy@Work, LLC
Virginia Hill, executive coach and facilitator, Public Service Leadership Institute, Partnership for Public Service
Webinar
October 22, 2025
When: Wednesday, October 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. EDT
Due to interest, the Partnership is presenting this session again. Content has been updated to include FAQs from our July 16 webinar. Learn how to effectively and ethically use artificial intelligence during your job search. Jobseekers can leverage AI to simplify the process, customize application documents to specific positions and prepare for career conversations, such as informational interviews, job interviews and salary negotiations. Partnership career coaches will share the do's and don'ts of using AI in your job search and provide a demonstration of effective and ethical AI use in the career development process.
Speakers:
Katy Hogan, director, workforce programs, Partnership for Public Service
Kristen Carroll, manager, workforce programs, Partnership for Public Service
Due to interest, the Partnership is presenting this session again. Content has been updated to include FAQs from our July 16 webinar. Learn how to effectively and ethically use artificial intelligence during your job search. Jobseekers can leverage AI to simplify the process, customize application documents to specific positions and prepare for career conversations, such as informational interviews, job interviews and salary negotiations. Partnership career coaches will share the do's and don'ts of using AI in your job search and provide a demonstration of effective and ethical AI use in the career development process.
Speakers:
Katy Hogan, director, workforce programs, Partnership for Public Service
Kristen Carroll, manager, workforce programs, Partnership for Public Service
Webinar
October 30, 2025
When: Thursday, October 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Description: Federal workers and those impacted by the government shutdown or recent reductions in force are invited to FedSupport’s second virtual town hall on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. EDT. This town hall is co-sponsored by Democracy Forward’s Civil Service Strong Program, the Partnership for Public Service and the Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network.
Hear from experts on topics including the government shutdown, reductions in force, backpay for furloughed workers and other developing or new litigation.
Speakers (additional speakers to be announced as they are confirmed):
Elena Goldstein, legal director, Democracy Forward
Jenny Mattingley, vice president of government affairs, Partnership for Public Service
Michael Martinez, senior counsel, Democracy Forward
Rob Shriver, managing director of the Civil Service Strong and Good Government Initiatives, Democracy Forward
Description: Federal workers and those impacted by the government shutdown or recent reductions in force are invited to FedSupport’s second virtual town hall on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. EDT. This town hall is co-sponsored by Democracy Forward’s Civil Service Strong Program, the Partnership for Public Service and the Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network.
Hear from experts on topics including the government shutdown, reductions in force, backpay for furloughed workers and other developing or new litigation.
Speakers (additional speakers to be announced as they are confirmed):
Elena Goldstein, legal director, Democracy Forward
Jenny Mattingley, vice president of government affairs, Partnership for Public Service
Michael Martinez, senior counsel, Democracy Forward
Rob Shriver, managing director of the Civil Service Strong and Good Government Initiatives, Democracy Forward
Other Events
External Event
October 30, 2025
When: October 30, 12 - 3 p.m. EDT
A free virtual event for technologists, from individual contributors to executives, looking to transition to digital roles within government.
Ready to make a meaningful impact on people's lives, but not sure where to start? If you are ready to join the state and local workforce, considering a career change, a recent graduate, or have been impacted by recent federal layoffs, Tech to Gov is here to help.
The event on October 30, 2025, will inspire, prepare, and connect technologists with job opportunities in government. More than 15 agencies will be represented, looking for:
● All levels of interest: from those who are prepared to learn about state and local roles to those who are ready to apply for jobs.
● All levels of experience: from recent graduates, to early, mid, and senior career professionals. Individual Contributors to Executives.
● All (tech) fields: product, engineers, designers, researchers, content strategists, data analysts, operations, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) and AI enabling roles and more.
A free virtual event for technologists, from individual contributors to executives, looking to transition to digital roles within government.
Ready to make a meaningful impact on people's lives, but not sure where to start? If you are ready to join the state and local workforce, considering a career change, a recent graduate, or have been impacted by recent federal layoffs, Tech to Gov is here to help.
The event on October 30, 2025, will inspire, prepare, and connect technologists with job opportunities in government. More than 15 agencies will be represented, looking for:
● All levels of interest: from those who are prepared to learn about state and local roles to those who are ready to apply for jobs.
● All levels of experience: from recent graduates, to early, mid, and senior career professionals. Individual Contributors to Executives.
● All (tech) fields: product, engineers, designers, researchers, content strategists, data analysts, operations, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) and AI enabling roles and more.
External Event
December 31, 2025
When: Every Tuesday, 9am - 5pm
Where: Eaton House: 1203 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005
Furloughed or otherwise impacted by the shutdown? Know someone who is? Join the Former Gov family at the Eaton House (12 & K)! Every Tuesday from 9 - 5, we have donuts, mixing, mingling, networking, and coworking. Meet new friends and reconnect with old friends in the gov and former gov community while crossing pesky items off your to-do list!
Where: Eaton House: 1203 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005
Furloughed or otherwise impacted by the shutdown? Know someone who is? Join the Former Gov family at the Eaton House (12 & K)! Every Tuesday from 9 - 5, we have donuts, mixing, mingling, networking, and coworking. Meet new friends and reconnect with old friends in the gov and former gov community while crossing pesky items off your to-do list!
External Event
November 14, 2025
Where: Raleigh Founded
509 W North St., Suite 224
Raleigh, NC 27603
A two-day conference for people working at the intersection of public service, technology, and design. This is a place to build community, share real-world lessons, and get hands-on with actionable solutions.
The City of Raleigh is sponsoring 10 tickets for locals to attend whose careers/lives have been disrupted by happenings at the federal government. You can request one of these tickets online at https://airtable.com/app93NQWY93jaNoEK/pagIPcLgfWiU1ddap/form. They'll be given out to eligible applicants on a first come first served basis.
If you don't want to go through this process but are interested in attending, you can apply to speak for free entrance or volunteer for discounted entrance.
509 W North St., Suite 224
Raleigh, NC 27603
A two-day conference for people working at the intersection of public service, technology, and design. This is a place to build community, share real-world lessons, and get hands-on with actionable solutions.
The City of Raleigh is sponsoring 10 tickets for locals to attend whose careers/lives have been disrupted by happenings at the federal government. You can request one of these tickets online at https://airtable.com/app93NQWY93jaNoEK/pagIPcLgfWiU1ddap/form. They'll be given out to eligible applicants on a first come first served basis.
If you don't want to go through this process but are interested in attending, you can apply to speak for free entrance or volunteer for discounted entrance.
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