Report: Agencies must head off brain drain; Element of surprise key to COOP training [+more from FCW.com]

Having trouble viewing this email? View as a web page. Daily News May 7, 2008 http://www.fcw.com Daily News for IT professionals in government Subscription Services | RSS | Blogs | Jobs | Events | Contact Us Get a Life!: Public Service Recognition Week Visitors can sing the praises, or hear the singing of Agency choirs at Public Service Recognition Week on the National Mall, writes blogger Judy Welles. Read More The Lectern: VA takes on the contracting workforce challenge Blogger Steve Kelman highlights an internship program that provides prospective contracting staff with meaningful work. Read More SPONSORED BY FEDERAL IT NEWS Report: Agencies must head off brain drain The Partnership for Public Service said the government must recruit a new generation of talent to offset an exodus of employees in the next five years. Practice sessions spur COOP programs State government leaders found that taking training with elements of surprise helps agencies and legislatures think about emergency planning. GSA schedule certificate program launched A certification program for GSA schedule professionals is intended to signify expertise and a commitment to professionalism. Panel takes up price reduction clause An advisory panel considering ways to improve the multiple award schedule contract system heard about price reductions at its inaugural meeting. SPONSORED BY - HP Blades: A Key for Overcoming Thermal Challenges in Government Datacenters Using Blade Technology A number of federal agencies have set ambitious goals for themselves in areas such as server consolidation, datacenter consolidation, and power-saving programs for datacenters. Published by HP. Learn more. 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