Professional Associations
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- Apr 3
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American Foreign Service Association (AFSA): : Union and professional association that advocates for and supports active and retired Foreign Service members.
American Federal of Government Employees (AFGE): Union representing over 800,000 workers in nearly every agency of the federal and D.C. governments, spread across over 900 local unions.
CS employees can join AFGE town halls on Thursdays from 6-8pm for updates and Q&A. Registering for AFGE USAID townhalls requires an AFGE member ID.
USAID Alumni Association: Fosters collegial networks of former USAID employees while promoting exchange of knowledge among alumni who wish to use their public service experience to advance global development.
USPSC Association: Advocates for and provides support to U.S. Personal Services Contractors (USPSCs) that work in humanitarian assistance and sustainable development worldwide on behalf of USAID.
International Development Experts Association (IDEA): Wide-ranging (and pricey!) professional development opportunities, including networking opportunities, courses, mentoring/coaching and international field exposure trips.
Partnership for Public Service: Equips federal leaders to serve the public good and serves as a conduit between the public, private, and social sectors.