• Check out the latest public service workshops!

    Check out the latest public service workshops!

    PEF members in applicable titles who need continuing education hours can take advantage of the Public Service Workshops program. Visit this page to register for the latest offerings and registration instructions.

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  • Have student loans? See if this consolidation extension applies to you! 

    Have student loans? See if this consolidation extension applies to you! 

    The U.S. Department of Education extended the deadline to consolidate federal student loans to receive the full benefit of the current Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) adjustment from to April 30, 2024.  If you have older loans issued through the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) you now have until April to consolidate those loans to receive...

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  • Leadership Development Program applications now available

    Leadership Development Program applications now available

    The Office of Employee Relations (OER), in accordance with Article 15 of the PEF Collective Bargaining Agreement, is offering a Leadership Development Program (LDP) for employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (PS&T) Unit at Grade 23 and above. The program provides employees with the skills to lead in New York State government. ...

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  • Student Debt Clinics offered by AFT

    Student Debt Clinics offered by AFT

    PEF members can register for Student Debt Clinics conducted by AFT using this link:  https://cvent.me/17XZka.  

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  • Do you pay license or certification fees for your job?

    Do you pay license or certification fees for your job?

    Are you a teacher, nurse, engineer or other professional whose state job requires a license or certification? If you paid for certification and license renewals required for your job, you may be eligible for reimbursement up to $200 per fiscal year (April 1-March 31) under the Certification and License Renewal Fee Reimbursement Pilot Program negotiated...

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  • PSWP professional writing course for non-native English speakers

    PSWP professional writing course for non-native English speakers

    The Public Service Workshops Program will offer a training on professional writing for non-native English speakers from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 14 and 15. Professional Writing: Composition for Non-Native English Speakers is a two-session virtual workshop that provides participants with an overview of essential writing skills that include developing and organizing ideas,...

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  • Social workers, sign up for PSWP trainings on patients with PTSD and eating disorders in adolescents

    Social workers, sign up for PSWP trainings on patients with PTSD and eating disorders in adolescents

    PEF members can sign up for virtual Public Service Workshops Program trainings on facilitating health in traumatized individuals and eating disorder prevention for children and teens.  Facilitating Healing in the Traumatized Individuals: Safety and Stabilization Work for PTSD will be held from 9 a.m. to Noon on June 9. This workshop is intended to enhance...

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  • Are you an aspiring leader? Sign up for a free virtual workshop!

    Are you an aspiring leader? Sign up for a free virtual workshop!

    PEF members can sign up for a virtual Public Service Workshops Program training for aspiring leaders. This six-session workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26. There will be a welcome call from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on May 4. The training program provides participants with skills to lead...

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  • Sign up now for team building, technical writing workshops 

    Sign up now for team building, technical writing workshops 

    PEF members can take advantage of a pair of Public Service Workshops Program trainings in May.  How to Build a High-Performance Team will be held from 930 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 3 and 4. This two-session virtual workshop introduces participants to the team building process, development, the characteristics of effective team members, and methods...

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