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# Encourage, Empower and Elevate

By Connie BraeschDLA Energy Public Affairs

Defense Logistics Agency Energy women were among the roughly 900 federal employees from across the nation who attended the annual Federally Employed Women’s National Training Program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 22-26.

FEW is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equality for women and addressing concerns of women in the federal workplace. This year’s NTP theme was “Commemorating Fifty years of Training: Encourage, Empower and Elevate.”

“I attended a number of training opportunities, informative workshop sessions, and most notably the many networking opportunities with colleagues from different federal agencies,” said Meriem Hamilton, DLA Energy business process analyst. “The program offered nine training tracks of nearly 100 training courses, ranging from Career Advancement, Contracting, Computer Technology, Encore Career, Equal Employment Opportunity, Financial, Leadership, Professional Development to Project Management and Lean Six Sigma.”

Rita Wiggins, a DLA Energy Utility Services program manager, said she was excited to attend a training program that focused on the advancement of women.   

“The keynote speaker at the opening session, Ms. Barbara Littles, was extremely memorable,” Wiggins said. “Her message was to find those hidden figures in your life. Two of my favorite quotes were ‘do it afraid’ and ‘women need to learn to negotiate’ stop being afraid to ask for what you want or need.”

Hamilton said the knowledge and experiences she gained will increase her effectiveness in the workplace.

“The leadership, management, and diversity trainings provided me tools to excel and bring positive change to the workplace,” Hamilton said. “I recommend DLA Energy annual participation in the program to empower women and help them learn and achieve their highest potential both professionally and personally.”

As part of the DLA People and Culture Plan, DLA Energy offers the opportunity to attend other affinity groups including Blacks in Government, League of United Latin American Citizens, Federal Asian/Pacific Council and Society of American Indian Government Employees. 

“I hope the message is reinforced that they are valued as employees and their culture and heritage is appreciated and needed to help us deliver first-class service to the Warfighter,” said DLA Energy Equal Opportunity Director Darrel Bogan. “For those employees who have worked hard and done well in their jobs, it’s a great reward to attend.”

FEW’s NTP is open to all employees from military, private and public sector organizations. For more information about joining the DLA Energy FEW chapter, please contact Latoya Clayton-Bullock or Toka Trau-Massey.

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