On the morning of October 15th, the Aeronautical Center was excited to host another edition of our "Center Connection," an overview of the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center for new employees. Held in the headquarters building, this session boasted a record turnout, with over 40 people in attendance. Attending a Center Connection session is an excellent opportunity for new employees to learn about the Aeronautical Center's history, mission, operations, and values. The event is held quarterly. Space permitting, the hosts sometimes allow not-so-new employees to attend so they, too, can get a "big picture" view of the Center and its innerworkings.

The first part of the program focuses on connecting employees to the Center and helping them understand our mission, the various lines of business, and all the different operations. The second part of the program helps employees understand the incredible community and resources they are connected to as employees at the Aeronautical Center.

The Center Connection is designed for employees who have joined the Center within their first 90 days. Leaders and Executives from across the Center provide short oversight briefings using a PowerPoint presentation to help employees better understand the different missions being accomplished at the Center and the different organizations that work in tandem to make things happen.

The four-hour session ends with a question-and-answer period, a quick survey, followed by lunch at the Blue Sky Cafe. Networking is encouraged so that employees can fully grasp the culture of the workplace. Center Connection is a chance for everyone at the Center to align with strategic goals, foster a sense of community, and reinforce the importance of compliance.

For more information about attending the next Center Connection session, or if you are an employee who would like to learn more about the Center and its organizations and activities, contact Debbie Uglean at Debbie.Uglean@faa.gov.