The Contracting Education Academy

It’s been a successful ten-year run for The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech, and now it’s time to take a break.
Effective April 1, 2021, The Academy is suspending its course offerings.
“After 183 government acquisition training engagements, providing 4,950 hours of instruction for the benefit of 3,243 students, we’re taking a breather,” explains Academy program manager Alexis Kirksey.  “Workforce needs and training options in the field...

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Shakespeare most likely did not appreciate the timeless relevance when he wrote that line for his play Henry IV, Part 2.
When applied to business, the clairvoyance cannot be overstated.

The General Services Administration needs to bolster its efforts to protect against insider threats from current and recently separated employees, a watchdog reported recently.
The GSA inspector general reviewed the agency’s processes to thwart harmful actions from “trusted insiders” to its personnel, facilities, operations and resources. GSA has about 12,000 employees throughout its central office, Federal Acquisition Service...