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The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) is dedicated to advancing the construction management profession through education, certification, and advocacy. With a focus on professional development, the organization offers various training programs, credentialing opportunities, and resources to support construction managers at all levels. CMAA also recognizes excellence in the industry through awards and honors, fostering a community of professionals committed to best practices and ethical standards. The association emphasizes collaboration and engagement among its members, providing a platform for networking and sharing knowledge within the construction management field. Generated from the website

The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, located in Washington, D.C., is a professional society of the state and territory agency heads responsible for career technical education. Founded in 1920, NASDCTEc has a membership of more than 200 senior state staff and individuals that work to ensure quality career technical education at the secondary, postsecondary and adult levels. The association is governed by a board of directors comprising 16 members that include one associate member representative and four officers. NASDCTEc hosts two national meetings every year that provide information on legislation, research, and emerging issues important to career technical education. It maintains an active listing service system for state directors, and publishes a monthly electronic newsletter.

About FMA The Federal Managers Association, established in 1913, is the oldest, largest, most influential association representing the interests of the 200, 000 managers, supervisors and executives serving in today's federal government. MISSION: FMA advocates excellence in public service through effective management and professionalism, as well as the active representation of its members' interests and concerns. FMA advances its mission through consultation in the Executive Branch and advocacy in Congress, top-notch professional development programs, informative publications and networking opportunities for its members. MEMBERSHIP: FMA is the largest, oldest, and foremost federal employee organization representing the interests of the 200, 000 managers, supervisors and executives in the federal government today. Eligibility for regular membership extends to persons responsible for or associated with the management and supervision of people, programs and resources. At-large, associate, and retiree memberships are also available. Membership levels and eligibility are detailed in our Join Now section. ADVOCACY: FMA actively engages in consultative relationships with top Executive Branch officials across the government as well as advocates to Congress on behalf of its members. FMA's track record includes legislative and regulatory success in: federal management reforms to improve government operations ; pay, compensation and benefits ; and workforce flexibilities and optimization. FMA's issue agenda addresses: cost effective government restructuring ; competitive civil service pay and benefits ; and maintaining the core values of the civil service. Advocacy efforts include congressional testimony, agency consultation, grassroots letter campaigns, and media relations. FMA is also involved in department and facility-level partnership councils. In addition, it is the founding member of several key federal employee coalitions. Detailed advocacy information can be found in FMA's Legislative Action Center. PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION: FMA members receive excellent publications and access to a wide range of valuable tools and information. FMA publishes: The Federal Manager, a quarterly magazine focusing on current management issues ; the Washington Report, a biweekly news bulletin detailing the latest developments on Capitol Hill and in the nation's capital ; Issue Briefs summarizing FMA's policy positions ; and legislative action alerts assisting members in contacting their elected officials in Congress. FMA also maintains a secure Web site with online networking opportunities for our members. MEETINGS AND TRAINING: FMA sponsors an annual national convention in the Washington, DC area, an annual mid-year conference at a different location in the field, regional meetings, and programs at the chapter level. Our Events section contains details on current activities. The Federal Management Institute, FMA's educational arm, sponsors valuable professional development seminars and workshops, including FMA official development program, The Federal Managers Practicum, which in partnership with Management Concepts and American University, is a targeted certificate program for career-minded Federal managers to help them enhance their managerial skills and capabilities to meet 21st Century demands.