Using Social Learning to Mentor Agency Professionals

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - by Andrew Krzmarzick
Sponsored By: Blackboard ProEd

Date: August 29, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM ET

What if there was a virtual, government-wide mentoring program that not only reached out across the varying levels of government (federal, state, and local), but also bridged the expanse between agencies, experience, and geographical distance? Enter GovLoop, a vibrant online community connecting more than 50,000 public sector professionals.
 
In 2011, GovLoop launched a virtual mentoring program that connected retired civil servants with professionals who were relatively new to the public sector and seeking to move their career to the next level. In this webcast, Andrew Krzmsrzick, community manager and mentors program coordinator for GovLoop, offers an inside look at the design, development, and delivery of the program, as well as lessons learned. And mentors and mentees who participated will share how the GovLoop program has worked for them.

Communities of Practice:   Government
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    Andrew Krzmarzick

    Andrew Krzmarzick is director of community engagement for GovLoop, which connects more than 60,000 public sector professionals.

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Blackboard ProEd

Traditional face-to-face government training programs are often fraught with logistical and budgetary hurdles. T&E costs rise while retention dwindles.

Blackboard partners with government agencies to provide job-relevant, media-rich content and efficient, cost-effective online learning any time. In a vast government sector with tough mandates, it pays to reach remote employees while improving their knowledge retention.