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Upcoming Events
Animal Health 101:
October 17 – 19, 2009 - Texas/Oklahoma
November 3 – 5, 2009 - Mississippi
The goal of Animal Health 101 is to familiarize administrative and support staff with the fundamental concepts of animal classification, animal husbandry, disease agents and transmission, program and foreign animal diseases, and how these concepts affect economic health and public health. The course is comprised of eight interactive classroom sessions that combine presentation of material, group discussion and activities to engage the audience in a fun, non-threatening manner. This course has open nominations and requires approval for registration.
VSCP: Orientation, Part B (VSCP IX)
November 3 – 5, 2009
Riverdale, MD
In this course participants apply the knowledge they gained through the Orientation, Part A, in a series of interactive activities surrounding the VS strategic goals. The course is designed to provide an overview of APHIS, VS through an introduction of the organizational structure of the USDA, APHIS & VS. Presentations and discussions include, but are not limited to, the mission and strategic goals of APHIS, VS, the roles of field and headquarters personnel, employee benefits, and resources available to maximize the participants’ developmental opportunities. Participants also have the opportunity to meet and engage in discussions with various members of APHIS and VS management, and thereby gain further insight into the inner-workings of VS and its affiliated units. [See the link below for specific course details]
Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostic Training Course
November 16 – 20, 2009
Plum Island, NY
Information Memo Writing Training
Multiple November dates
Riverdale, MD
[Registration Closed]
Veterinary Services Careers Program (VSCP)
The VSCP is designed to provide a support system for new employees to ensure a smooth transition into Federal service. The program can maximize developmental opportunities so participants are ready to meet the challenges of public veterinary health in our fast-paced society. The VSCP is being expanded to include additional professions beyond the veterinary field.
Smith Kilborne Program
This program is designed to acquaint veterinary students with various foreign animal diseases which potentially threaten our domestic animal population.
FY 2010 Training Catalog
- Professional Development Staff (PDS) (pdf 1.45mb)
- National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) (pdf 212kb)
- Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health (CEAH) (pdf 88kb)
- Training Coordinators (pdf 53kb)
VS Distance Learning Memo (pdf 45kb) - Implementing the President's Management agenda is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), mission priority. The President's Management Agenda includes expansion of electronic Government (eGovernment) to simplify and unify government-wide operations, including education.
AgLearn
Agriculture Learning (AgLearn) - Provides educational services for USDA federal employees, contractors, partners, and customers. For VS employees with AgLearn questions, please send an email to vs_aglearn@aphis.usda.gov.
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