FWP training workshop set for March 31

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - In honor of Women's History Month, the APG community is invited to attend a free training workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mallette Training Facility, Bldg. 6008, March 31. The free annual event is hosted by the installation?'s Federal Women's Program (FWP) committee.

Workshop-goers will have the opportunity to attend one training in the morning and one training in the afternoon. In keeping with the 2014 National Women's History Month theme -- "Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment" -- attendees will hear a presentation by U.S. Army Reserve Deputy Chief Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson. Anderson has served since 2011 as the senior advisor to the Chief, Army Reserve on policies and programs for the USAR including force structure, Congressional budget and appropriations process, development of manpower and personnel policies, as well as Department of The Army and Department of Defense Matters.

Teresa Rudd, the program?'s chair called Anderson a "history-making, inspirational woman." In 2011, Anderson became the first African-American woman to achieve the rank of major general in the USAR.

Rudd said the training topics were based on the needs of the community.

"Every year, the FWP receives feedback from workshop attendees," she said. "This helps the committee select workshop topics that are specific to the needs of the APG workforce."

Trainings will include: Time Management and Organization Skills; Effective Presentation Techniques; Understanding SharePoint: Making it Work for You; Personnel: Retirement, Reduction-In-Force & Rules; Conflict Management; and Thrift Savings Plan/Financial Planning.

During the lunch break, attendees can visit educational vendor displays by Women in Defense, Harford Community College, Susquehanna Toastmasters Club, the University of Maryland, the Army Education Center and more.

Rudd said attendees should receive their supervisors?' permission to attend the daylong event. Men and women are encouraged to participate and can attend for all or part of the day's activities.

"The FWP workshop is a great opportunity for those in the APG community to network and share ideas," Rudd said.

For more information and to register, visit www.apg.army.mil/apghome/sites/100, or call Rudd at 410-436-5501; FWP Vice Chairperson, Elizabeth Young, 410-278-1392; or FWP Secretary Kristine Augustyniak, 410-278-2830. Attendees can also register the morning of the event. Because space is limited in some trainings, participants are encouraged to register early.