Trump admin unveils Constitution training course for top gov't employees
President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to launch a new 80-hour training course on the U.S. Constitution and the government's 'founding ideals' for Senior Executive Service employees.
According to an Office of Personnel and Management memo obtained by Real Clear Politics, the syllabus for the Trump administration's new training course includes an emphasis on the U.S. Constitution, 'Founding ideals of our government,' and the 47th president's executive orders.
Real Clear Politics reported that the U.S. Office of Personnel and Management's new training program will require individuals who want to become Senior Executive Service employees to complete 80 hours of video training. The outlet noted that the training will conclude with two days of in-person training in Washington, D.C.
The Office of Personnel and Management's website states that Senior Executive Service employees 'serve in key positions just below top Presidential appointees.' The website describes Senior Executive Service employees as the 'major link' between presidential appointees and the rest of the government's workforce. The website adds, 'They operate and oversee nearly every government activity in approximately 75 Federal agencies.'
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According to Real Clear Politics, the new Office of Personnel and Management's training for Senior Executive Service employees is expected to launch in September and will affect agencies throughout the federal government under the Trump administration. The memo obtained by Real Clear Politics explained that the goal of the new training is to 'ensure that SES officials uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and effectively serve the American people.'
Real Clear Politics reported that the memo outlining the upcoming training course for Senior Executive Service employees is part of the Office of Personnel and Management's 'Executive Core Qualifications.' The outlet noted that diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics have been removed by the Trump administration and that new Senior Executive Service employees will be selected on competence, merit, and 'dedication to our Nation's Founding ideals.'
According to the memo, the Trump administration is also planning to require each agency's Executive Review Boards to add a majority of employees who have not served as career government employees. Real Clear Politics reported that the Executive Review Boards handle the hiring, assessment, and management of Senior Executive Service employees.
The memo noted, 'These requirements ensure that effective implementation of the President's policies is at the forefront of agency executive management decisions.'
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