How is GovLoop Transforming Learning

for Government?2015 PROJECT REVIEW

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In 2015 GovLoop worked on 17 government learning projects!

Check out our innovative projects that are transforming learning for

government. 

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Federal Highway Administration, Department

of Transportation

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that is responsible for ensuring that America’s roads and highways continue to be safe and technologically sound.

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• FHWA won several awards for implementing a flipped classroom approach to train their dispersed workforce on operations and safety disciplines.

https://learning.govloop.com/fhwalearningsummit

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• The flipped classrooms used engaging video elements and online classroom discussions to greatly reduce training costs and increase participation.

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Office of Entrepreneurship Education,

Small Business Administration

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The Office of Entrepreneurship Education's mission is to provide entrepreneurial information and education, resources and tools to help small businesses succeed.

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• SBA developed the Partner Training Portal to help reach and train over 15,000 mentors and counselors who serve small businesses.

https://www.sba.gov/ptp

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• The award-winning portal is an easy to use, centralized site with up-to-date information on SBA’s core products and services.

• Most content is provided as printable PDF documents or short vignettes.

• Topics covered include Basic Loans, Contracting, Disaster Loans, Counseling and Training.

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Federal Executive Institute, Center for Leadership

Development, Office of Personnel Management

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OPM's Center for Leadership Development (CLD) is dedicated to transforming leaders to better serve the Federal government.

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• Federal Executive Institute (FEI) modernized their Leadership in a Democratic Society (LDS) Crisis Leadership course, using engaging videos and virtual discussion groups.

• The course covered how to be a leader during a variety of government crises, such as the recent shutdown, the active shooter situation in Navy Yard and the evacuation of a Chicago Air Traffic Control Center.

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Young Government Leaders

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Young Government Leader’s (YGL’s) mission is to educate, inspire, and transform the current and future leaders of government.

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• GovLoop worked with YGL to design and launch YGL University, an innovative, crowd-sourced learning platform.

• Developed to be a learning Pinterest for government, members can:– Share their online and offline learning

experiences– Browse recommendations from other

members– Create an action plan that they can

maintain as they move between agencies throughout their career in government. https://learning.govloop.com/ygluniversity/

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Natural Resources Canada

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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) seeks to enhance the responsible development and use of Canada’s natural resources and the competitiveness of Canada’s natural resources products.

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• The IN.spire Innovation Hub at NRCan created and hosted the first ever completely virtual conference for the Government of Canada in October 2015.

• The event connected public servants from seven different time zones in an interactive, virtual environment that enabled them to network, collaborate and download additional resources.

• Sessions explored the talent revolution, open government and innovation.

http://vshow.on24.com/vshow/NRC?previewmode&l=en#

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National League of Cities

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Working in partnership with 49 state municipal leagues, the National League of Cities is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities.

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• NLC developed NLC University, a collaborative education and professional development initiative for municipal leaders—both elected and appointed— to build the skills they need to better govern, serve, and advocate for their communities.

• NLC University is a multi-dimensional learning experience, offering participants the ability to explore, challenge, and learn.

https://learning.govloop.com/nlcuniversity/

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Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

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The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) administers the Thrift Savings Plan, which provides Federal employees the opportunity to save for additional retirement security.

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• For the past two years, FRTIB has participated in the GovLoop Mentors Program, which is groundbreaking, government-wide initiative that connects public sector professionals across agencies and at every level (Federal, state and local).

For More Info, Contact:Andrew KrzmarzickVP of Learning and Developmentandrew@govloop.com