Call for Participation in the 2024 Blacks in Government National Training Institute Conference

1.  The Blacks in Government (BIG) National Training 
Institute (NTI) Conference will be held from 12–15 August 2024 at
the Tampa Convention Center, 141 East Brorein Street, Tampa,
Florida.
2.  BIG NTI is a nationwide response to train and develop
individuals into subject matter experts so they can perform the
critical tasks of providing services to the general public.  Areas
of training include technology, health care, science, equal
employment opportunity, acquisition, financial management, inclusive
of programs and benefits, project management, retirement planning,
homeland security, and many other service-based functions necessary
for the general welfare of the citizenry.  BIG NTI is a non-federal
entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps.  More information can
be found on their website at www.bignet.org.
3.  During the conference, attendees will benefit from candid and
insightful discussions with public service leaders and amongst
themselves.  Additionally, this event offers mutually beneficial
educational opportunities that provide participants and the Service
with a greater understanding of how to work with and capitalize on
the differences and strengths within our Corps.
4.  Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, Manpower Plans and
Policy Division (MP) will sponsor 11 conference registration fees
and travel expenses for this event.  MP will fund travel for six
days with the authorized travel days being 11 August and 16 August
2024.  Lodging reimbursement is limited to the government rate with
travelers utilizing the integrated lodging program as applicable.
Commands may authorize rental cars using unit funds.
5.  Participants require command endorsement before applying for
sponsored attendance and being approved by MP for funding.  The
command endorsement must be submitted with the sponsorship
application.  The sponsorship application and command endorsement
template can be found on the MPE website https:(slash)(slash)www.
manpower.usmc.mil/wordpress/?active_marine= active-marines-home/
manpower-plans-and-policy-mp/opportunity-diversity-inclusion-branch-
mpe/marine-corps-outreach-mpe-03.  Individuals who submit a
sponsorship application will receive an email from MPE with
coordinating instructions.  Sponsorship applications must be 
completed no later than 1 August 2024.  Attendees must have a
non-delinquent government travel charge card in their possession
and a DTS profile joined to their respective unit.
6.  Reserve Marines within the selected reserve require approval
from the first O-5 commander in their chain of command to be
considered for participation.  Reserve commands are required to
attach their Marines to their unit while attending the conference
using command funding.  MP will fund their registration and all
travel expenses during the traveling period of the conference.
7.  Uniform of the day for this event is Service "C" for Marines,
Service Khakis for Sailors, and business casual for Civilian
Marines.
8.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
9.  Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly,
Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve
Affairs.