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Home/Shared Neutrals Program/Becoming a Shared Neutral Becoming a Shared NeutralPaula Shank2024-02-22T08:08:54-05:00						Application and RequirementsTo be considered for acceptance as a mediator on the SN Roster you must be an active federal employee and have successfully completed the Shared Neutral 40-hour training by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service within the past year. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-by basis. You must submit the completed Application Formvia email to sharedneutrals@fmcs.gov with the subject line “APPLICATION.”
Applicants will receive notification of acceptance or denial into the program within a timely manner. For question or to follow up on the process of your application, please contact the FMCS Shared Neutrals administrator at (202) 796-1533 or sharedneutrals@fmcs.gov.
**UPCOMING FREE TRAINING:**
**May 20-24, 2024 – Washington, DC training**
Registration is now open for in-person training at the FMCS headquarters in Washington, DC. If you are interested in participating in this course, please complete the application form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6TX5YKZ, which will require you to upload a signed copy of the Supervisory Acknowledgement and Approval Form.  Space is limited, so complete your registration as soon as possible to reserve your seat.
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If the training you would like to attend is full and you’d like to be placed on a wait list, please complete this form https://forms.office.com/g/Hj31FMwZ2Cand if an opening arises, we will contact you immediately.Shared Neutrals ProgramRequesting a Shared Neutral
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