by Robert Ordway | Oct 24, 2020 | Professional Development
Certified Consumer Tobacconist – Tobacconist University Tobacconist University (TU) is the first and only organization that educates and certifies professional tobacconists. TU is the exclusive educational curriculum for the industry’s oldest and most...
by Robert Ordway | Sep 22, 2020 | Professional Development
The Leadership Network (LN) is an exclusive policy education and professional development program for state-based, mid-career executives in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. This program represents a unique opportunity for leaders around the country to...
by Robert Ordway | Mar 18, 2019 | Professional Development
Since its launch in 2002, nearly 700 junior staffers have graduated from the program with a firmer grounding in first principles, a better grasp of public policy, and a broader conservative network. Every Friday from mid-February through the end of July, a recognized...
by Robert Ordway | May 16, 2018 | Professional Development
In April of 2017, I applied to the Koch Associate Program and was selected for the class after a few rounds of interviews. This year-long professional development program trains young professions two trademarked programs: ‘Framework for a Free Society’ and...
by robertwjordway | Nov 1, 2017 | Professional Development
When I moved to DC in January 2017, I looked for ways to get involved. One of the first events I attended was called ‘Welcome to Washington’ and it’s hosted each semester by America’s Future Foundation. After going to that along with another Happy Hour by AFF, I...
by robertwjordway | May 4, 2017 | Professional Development
If there is one thing I find frustrating about Washington DC, its the lack of policy chops when it comes to understanding complex systems. The think tanks offer a lot of perspectives but when it comes to economics and other social sciences, I find PhDs, analysts and...