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Registration for the 2010 AAFEA Training Workshop is now open! The 2010 AAFEA Training Workshop will be held April 19 - 21, 2010 in Williamsburg, Virginia at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Register now to take advantage of the Early Bird rate... [more]

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2010 AAFEA Training Workshop


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AAFEA, Inc. invites you to attend our 2010 Training Workshop, April 19th through April 21st, 2010. The workshop will be held in Williamsburg, Virginia at the Williamsburg Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

This three-day event features workshops and presentations that focus on the programs, policies, practices, and processes that promote career-enhancing opportunities and the core subjects critical for becoming a member of the SES.

This workshop is intended for government employees and military personnel. AAFEA membership is not required to register for the workshop. Please note that the sessions are geared towards professionals with experience at the GS-13 and above level (or equivalent experience outside the federal government).

Training Workshop Registration Information

Registration is open now. Register online, electronically, or via phone.

Register between January 1st and March 19th 2010: $ 600
Register between March 20th and April 9th 2010:     $ 650
Late and onsite registration (after April 9th 2010): $ 700


Registration includes continental breakfasts, the conference luncheon, snacks during breaks, and conference program material.

Room Reservation

The AAFEA workshop registration fee does not include the cost of rooms. Please contact the Williamsburg Marriott directly at 1-757-220-2500 (toll-free at 1-888-236-2427) to make hotel reservations. Room rate is in accordance with current per diem rates.



Workshop Registration Cancellation Policy

Cancelled prior to March 1st 2010: 100% refund
Cancelled on or between March 1st and March 15th 2010:   90% refund
Cancelled on or between March 15th and March 22nd 2010:     50% refund
Cancelled after March 22nd 2010:     NO refund

Refund requests must be in writing and will be processed by AAFEA based on the date received.


If you have any questions regarding workshop registration, please contact us via EMAIL or at our toll-free conference line (1-866-600-4894).

“The African American Federal Executive Association Incorporated (AAFEA) is a non-profit association that promotes the professional development and advancement of African Americans into and within the senior ranks of the United States Government. AAFEA sponsors programs and advocates policies that will enhance opportunities for African Americans to serve our nation in senior positions.”