March webcasts address AY13 civilian developmental education

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  • By Debbie Gildea
  • Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas --  Air Force civilians interested in developmental education programs can sit in on a March webcast tailored to their grade and the opportunities available, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.

Webcasts will include information about programs available for each grade group, as well as instructions on the new submission process implemented this year, said Joan Gudinas, AFPC civilian developmental education program manager.

Webcasts will be conducted at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. central standard time on each scheduled date. Today's webcasts are for GS-14 and GS-15 civilians, with March 8 webcasts planned for GS-12 and GS-13 employees. GS-7 through GS-11 employees can log in to a morning or afternoon webcast March 15, 21 or 29, said Gudinas.

"It's important that civilians interested in CDE log in to one of the sessions, even if they have applied in the past," Gudinas said. "The application submission process has changed significantly this year and we want to ensure everyone understands the changes."

To join a webcast, go to https://connect.dco.dod.mil/dpiwebcast. Registered users will enter their username and password. Others can log in as a guest and provide their full name and base.

"You can log in 45 minutes before the webcast begins, and because of technical issues, entry may be blocked after the webcast begins, or when the maximum number of viewers has joined," Gudinas said. "So don't wait until the last minute to log in or you may have to wait for the next session."

Application packages are due May 1, so those interested should plan to sit in on a webcast to make sure they are able to complete and submit their applications using the new submission process.

For more information about civilian developmental education opportunities, the new application submission process and other personnel issues, visit the Air Force Personnel Services website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil.