TrainingAndEducation@afgeNVAC.org
Do you have questions or need training? Reach out to our NVAC T&E department for help.
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AFGE NVAC Training & Education
Our department is designed to support the mission of the National VA Council by effectively educating and training union leaders and members on issues that affect their employment. We provide training that promotes a better understanding of laws & regulations, employee rights, unions, your role as a steward or officer, Master Agreement, and other relevant topics. Training & Education is here to help you develop and hone your skills to be able to help other locals in your area.National Training & Education Committee (NTEC)
This committee is made up of a Committee Chair, the President of NVAC, the NVAC Director of Training & Education, five National Reps, and one District Rep.
Meeting monthly to discuss past and upcoming training initiatives, the objective is for the NTEC to outline training needs on the local level to be scheduled throughout the year and how to execute it.
The National (Joint) Training & Education Committee (NTEC) based on the Charter for the NTEC, which is in the Master Agreement (Article 4, Section 6) is to meet 4 times a year. The committee is co-chaired by Chair (Management) and a Chair (Labor). Other committee members include the NTEC (Internal to NVAC) and the Training Committee (Management). The purpose of this committee is to plan joint training initiatives to be executed throughout the year.
AFGE NVAC Training & Education Labor Management Survey
AFGE-NVAC is conducting a short survey of AFGE VA Locals to better understand your training needs and the state of your labor-management relationship.
First, NVAC is planning its 2022 training series with the NVAC Legal Team and wants to know which training topics would be most helpful to you and your Local. Second, NVAC is working with VA Central Office to find ways to improve labor-management at the local level, including mediation, training, and interventions. We need to know if these resources would be helpful to your Local.
Thank you for taking a minute to fill out this survey. We are requesting one response per Local.
** This survey does not constitute any form of advice, guidance, or agreement. Responses are being collected for informational purposes only and will become property of AFGE and will be maintained by AFGE. Completing this survey does not constitute a formal complaint or report of wrongdoing, nor does it satisfy or toll any deadlines that may apply.**
AFGE National VA Council
Upcoming Training
Master Agreement Training
Master Agreement, Basic Title 38 or Advanced Title 38 Training
Travel Days: Monday, December 4, and Friday, December 8
Location: San Diego, California
You MUST have completed Basic Title 38 Training prior to the Advanced Title 38 Training.
To register, click on this box.
Reach out to TrainingandEducation@afgenvac.org for information.
Legal Team Training
Legal Team Training
Virtual Training
Title 38 Training
12:00 – 4:00pm EDT
Appropriate for official time. Please note that VACO LMR does not grant or control local official time; this is done at the local level.
Register via Zoom by clicking the below link.
Stewards Training
Follow this link to AFGE and stay informed!
Online AFGE Stewards TrainingTraining By Request
Union Training Request Form
Are you looking for ways to engage with new members?
Helping you connect with information needed
Joint Training Request Form
Needing assistance developing training to stay relevant?
Download the form and return to the Director of Training & Education
Previous Training
2023
12th Annual New Local Presidents' Training
Hotel Roanoke & Convention Center
Roanoke, VA
Training is geared toward new Local presidents who have not attended this training and those who need a refresher.
2022
New Local Presidents' Training
Hotel Roanoke & Convention Center
Roanoke, VA
2021
AFGE National VA Council
2021 Health & Safety Training
Title 38 Training
All segments of the agenda are appropriate for official time. Please note that VACO LMR does not grant or control local official time; this is done at the local level.
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time
Zoom virtual training
10th Annual New Local Presidents' Training
Click the link to view training videos and materials.
Once you click the button, you will be taken to the searchable database to view the training videos.


AFGE National VA Council
Health & Safety Conference
Click HERE to read Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough’s Letter of Support
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April 17-21, 2023
Thank you to all our participants, instructors, proctors, notable speakers, and guests for joining us in Portland. What a blast! Be watching our newsletters and social media for photos!
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Where are we traveling to in 2024? Stay tuned!
Grow your knowledge at the
2023 AFGE National Health & Safety Conference
SAFE - Safety, Awareness, Fellowship, Education
April 17 - 21, 2023
A continued commitment to meet the needs of union members is important to NVAC. We have a new schedule ready to go! Click on the link to register.
Knowledgeable Instructors
Each instructor is a subject matter expert (SME) in his/her field. These instructors have a wealth of knowledge that they will be sharing which provides you the opportunity to take that information back to your Local.
Training In a Fluid Environment
During this time, your safety is our utmost concern. Our conference location has a ‘Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment’ that focuses on the safety and well-being of guests.


AFGE National VA Council
24th
TrienNiAl Training Convention
Thank you to all the participants, delegates, and special guests.
Be watching our Facebook page and newsletters for photos.
See you in three years!
POWER of the Past - FORCE of the Future
AFGE National VA Council
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The instructors were excellent. I found myself learning something in each event."


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