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VPNS HELP SAFEGUARD INFORMATION The modern work environment doesn’t look the same as it has in the past. Having access from outside the organization has become a flexible and convenient option for organizations. While working from home or offsite has its benefits, not having secure internet could put your personal information and Admin's confidential information at risk. How can you secure your internet while working from outside of your Admin office? Having a virtual private network is the solution to virtual vulnerability. Attackers can collect confidential information by intercepting it through the traffic of public networks. However, a virtual private network — or VPN — provides a secure alternative by connecting to the internet through an encrypted tunnel. Since VPN tunnels are encrypted, all virtual activity is protected, thus helping to safeguard you and your organization’s information. Remote access VPN is required for Admin team members to provide a secure way of accessing company files and resources while working from different locations. Virtual private networks have an intricate role within modern companies and organizations. Without the protection they provide, attackers could easily gain access to confidential information. Working remotely should be just as efficient as working in office. Regardless of your working location, always virtually protect yourself!

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Congratulations to our four #TeamAdmin graduates of the Associate Public Manager (APM) program! Admin's representatives celebrated their accomplishment at the final ceremony which included group presentations and the awarding of certificates. Representing Admin: Stephen Funny, Program Management Office Chris Smith, Program Management Office Abby Stilwell, Strategic Communications Joe Tremblay, Division of Facilities Management and Property Services Terrence Peterson, member of Admin's Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) team, said, "The four participants from Admin were great to have in the program. They were engaged and interactive and provided a lot of immediately useful input to their cohort members. Admin was represented with excellence." For more information on the APM certification program as well as all of #TeamAdmin's training opportunities, visit https://lnkd.in/d7AbcmsP.

Join our team at the Division of Facilities Management and Property Services! We're on the lookout for a passionate individual to help keep the Capitol Complex pristine. Act fast, opportunity is closing this Friday! Apply now: https://bit.ly/4bQsfZR #SCcareers

It's a new week for State Surplus! Check out which cycles are available to the public, 50% off or even 90% off! The warehouse is open to the public from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at 1441 Boston Avenue in West Columbia. For more: https://bit.ly/3yHTo3i

(...Continued from previous post.) Congratulations to this year's APM graduates: Marissa Bailey, South Carolina Department of Social Services Katherine Bradacs, PUBLIC SAFETY, SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF Stephen Bryant, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Benjamin Byers, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Sequoya Casey, South Carolina Department of Commerce John Clark, South Carolina State Election Commission Whitney Code, South Carolina ETV William Coleman Jr., South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Stevi Creel, South Carolina Department of Public Health George Douglas Curry, South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Angela Davis, South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice Mary Beth Fields, South Carolina Department on Aging Youlanda Frierson, South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice Stephen Funny, South Carolina Department of Administration Glenda Gillespie, South Carolina Office of Resilience Rowan Goodrich, South Carolina Department on Aging Leah Green, South Carolina Commission for the Blind LaKisha Hamilton, South Carolina Department of Social Services Mandy Hartley, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Antonio Johnson, South Carolina Emergency Management Division Joseph "Frank" Jordan III, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Kurstin LaCoste, Lander University Matthew Lavery, South Carolina Education Oversight Committee Paul Macisco, South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy David Marshall, South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Norma McAllister, South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Brittany McKenzie, South Carolina Commission for the Blind Jennifer Newlands, South Carolina Department of Commerce Cyntrel Newson, South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority Jade Reynolds, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Shayla Rhodes, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Ivan Segura, South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs Chris Smith, South Carolina Department of Administration Abby Stilwell, South Carolina Department of Administration Shaun Strother, South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Sandi Templeton, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Zachary Thompson, PUBLIC SAFETY, SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF Joseph Tremblay, South Carolina Department of Administration Corie White, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Thomas White, PUBLIC SAFETY, SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF Etta Williams Linen, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Pictured are members of Admin's Learning and Organizational Development team and Communications team as well as program graduates and their supervisors.

The Associate Public Manager (APM) Cohort Program wrapped up at the end of June. APM is a nine-month certification course offered by Admin's Learning and Organization Development team. Cohort members complete the required coursework via in-person and virtual training days, meet with an assigned mentor through the program and give a final group presentation. Interesting coursework and practical work-related discussions geared toward state government processes help cohort members acquire the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful supervisor in today's changing workplace. A non-cohort version of APM is also offered, allowing a more flexible path for program completion. For more information, visit Admin's website: https://lnkd.in/d7AbcmsP (Continued in following post...)

Are you passionate about learning and development? We're on the hunt for a talented Training Coordinator II/Instructor to join #TeamAdmin. Come help us shape the future of education by training and developing leaders across the state! Apply now: https://bit.ly/3LrGU2U #SCcareers

Support the South Carolina Society of Certified Public Managers as they sponsor a school supply drive for students of all ages within Richland School District Two! The drive is today, July 19, from noon-2:30 p.m., at SC First Steps. Visit scscpm.org for more.