R 141823Z AUG 17
MARADMIN 438/17
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2017 NATIONAL IMAGE TRAINING PROGRAM//
POC/M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV/CMC (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MARADMIN announces the 2017 National Image Training Program (NITP), 12-14 September 2017 at the Isleta Resort and Casino, 1100 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM.
2.  The National Image Training Program (NTP) mission is to focus on training that provides government employees, including those involved in the management of Hispanic employment and outreach programs, the education and skills necessary to reach their full leadership potential and manage their employment programs effectively.  The NITP provides workshops in line with OPM/SES Core Qualifications for career development in the Federal workfoce.  The intent of this training program is to provide a broad cross-section of leadership with exposure, training, and unique networking opportunities.
3.  Subject to conference approval, CMC (MPE) will fund participation  within a limited scope.  MPE will only pay the registration fees for 20 Marines.  MPE funded registrations are on a first come, first served basis.  Commanders are authorized to use command TAD funding for those Marines whose registrations are funded by MPE.  Commanders may also utilize PTAD or authorize leave for Marines to attend.  Marines in a PTAD and/or leave status will be required to pay their own expenses which includes registration, transportation, lodging and any other travel expenses.
4.  Registration information is as follows:  Marines who wish to attend, but do not have their registration funded by MPE, may register online with their personal funds at http:(slash)(slash)www.national-image.org.  The registration fee is 650 dollars.
5.  Marines may contact MPE POC to obtain conference reservations NLT 30 August 2017.
6.  More information can be found on the National Image website at www.national-image.org.
7.  The uniform of the day for Marines attending is Service “C” with ribbons and business attire for civilians.
8.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
9.  National Image is a Non-Federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps.
10.  Release authorized by BGen S. F. Benedict, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//