Summer Camp Programming

DECEMBER 11, 2023

SHOW NOTES In this episode, Shauna and Kelie get raw with Joel Van Egbert as they discuss ways camp directors can improve the mindset, conditions, and retention rates of camp counselors. #CampJesus Joel’s email: joel@wildchild.camp Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com HOSTS KELIE COOK SHAUNA […] The post Ep 26: Camp is for the Counselor with Joel Van Egbert first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

A survey of more than 5,000 U.S. homeless services workers found that 12% qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and 9% for housing vouchers.

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the fifth installment in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. It includes: Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Next week, we’ll cover Twitter/X. Stay tuned! LinkedIn for libraries The number of libraries using LinkedIn for marketing remained steady this year. 21 percent of libraries say they post to the platform, according to the 2023 Super Library Marketing Survey.

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Grant Training Center

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When the donor is expecting excellence, resourcefulness, and a keen awareness of how best to assure outcomes that make a difference, the best way to meet their needs is to incorporate the three essentials for grant success. The three essentials for grant success are ingredients, preparation, and presentation. All of these are crucial, equally important, and required for success.

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Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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GCN

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The majority of proposals for how states will use their share of federal funding to expand internet service include provisions to limit how much unserved and underserved households can be charged.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Broadly speaking, a chief information officer focuses on internal technology, while a chief technology officer focuses on emerging technologies and product strategy.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A people-focused approach to AI can transform jobs for the better—and improve performance, too.

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GCN

DECEMBER 11, 2023

PFAS, or forever chemicals, can harm the environment and people's health. But when used in firefighter gear, PFAS can help protect responders against flammable hazards.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Financial-services revenues from Latinos may grow by up to $93 billion by 2030. To get more of that market, institutions would need to tailor their offerings.

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GCN

DECEMBER 11, 2023

States define recidivism differently, which can result in misleading interpretations of the statistics.

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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Artificial intelligence is ushering in a new era of discovery that will affect the future. Dr. Fei-Fei Li offers a human-centered approach to AI that could maximize its potential and mitigate the risks.

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Partnership for Public Service

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing world, embracing continuous learning is more important than ever for federal employees, who play a crucial role in serving the public and implementing government policies. The Partnership’s Public Service Leadership Institute offers several opportunities for continuous learning through its training programs , which enable federal employees at all levels to enhance their skills, adapt to evolving needs and ultimately deliver better outcomes for the people they se

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A sample consumer basket shows that employing green fertilizer could reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from agricultural end products by about 5 percent.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) is a solution to automate the deployment of a secure cloud foundation on Amazon Web Services (AWS). With this solution, customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can better manage and govern their multi-account environment. The solution can be used by customers at different stages of cloud adoption.

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Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Same-day delivery is best suited to a specific set of circumstances. Six key charts reveal factors that point to rising same-day potential and explore alternative fast-delivery options.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Which came first, the new client device with the latest Wi-Fi standard or the upgraded wireless network to support it? In the case of Wi-Fi networks, the two are advancing hand in hand. Consumer product manufacturers are building new smartphones, tablets and more with the capability to run on the newest Wi-Fi networks. These devices include the latest wireless radios and are speedier than what is generally in place today — and production is moving faster than the network upgrades.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For state and local governments, Microsoft is poised to become one of the major suppliers of artificial intelligence solutions. Thanks to the integration of AI power into Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI in the Azure OpenAI service, state and local agencies soon will have more AI capabilities than ever before. StateTech’s Mickey McCarter chatted with James Collins, Microsoft’s public sector leader for the Americas, about these capabilities.

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Barrett & Greene

DECEMBER 11, 2023

At the end of November, a survey was released that investigated how local government finance leaders feel about their current budgeting practices and their readiness to embrace modernized approaches. It was conducted by Polco, a community engagement and civic analytics govtech company, in partnership with the Government Finance Officers Association, with collaboration from Envisio, a maker of government planning software, and Euna Solutions, a creator of budgeting software.

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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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Princeton Public Library

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In 2023, my New Year’s resolution was to learn languages in order to connect more with the people in my life. The post Reflecting back on resolutions appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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CRA Today

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you like it or not, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulatory change is here. Unless you’re near retirement age and can say, “I’m out,” the new CRA rules are likely to bring more pressure to your department and make your job a lot more challenging. While we don’t know exactly how these new rules will affect banks, we do know that you’ll likely be stuck tracking even more data, building more partnerships, and conducting more data analytics.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When it comes to recruitment, government has a wonderful story to tell but trouble getting people to listen. And yet individuals, especially from younger generations, want mission-oriented careers that align with their personal priorities. The government “brand,” so to speak, would be a natural fit. To attract and retain a dedicated, talented workforce, agencies must say “the right things to the right people at the right time,” said Charlotte Lee, Strategic Lead for Customer Experience and Innov

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Princeton Public Library

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In 2023, my New Year’s resolution was to learn languages in order to connect more with the people in my life. Language is the infrastructure for understanding and the vehicle to transfer ideas.

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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Join FedTech as we cover the 2023 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference in Portland, Ore., from Dec. 12-14, 2023.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has collaborated with the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to tailor advice on how UK public sector customers can use the Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) to help meet the NCSC’s guidance on “ using cloud services securely.” By using the UK implementation guide for the LZA , UK customers can design environments that will help them to align to new NCSC guidance.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As a managed cloud service provider, Firstserv Ltd takes its responsibilities towards disaster recovery and high availability solutions seriously and is committed to providing these for your business Any good system targeting the public or the private audience must be built to expect the unexpected. There are no perfect systems, and at some point, something will happen that will render a system inoperative, such as a major building fire, power loss, flood, hurricane, earthquake, human error, and

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Microsoft recently had an opportunity to sit down with Derek Kernus, Director of Cybersecurity Operation at DTS, to discuss their experience with the Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA). The Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA) program is a transitional certification to CMMC, a new cybersecurity framework for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors.

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This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.

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