Hanscom E&TC key to enhancing acquisition skills of workforce
The 66th Force Support Squadron Education and Training Center will host nearly 40 in-person courses in fiscal year 2026.
Offerings include leadership classes, cybersecurity assessments, data analytics and a variety of acquisitions courses intended to develop skills that support the Air Force mission.
“There are many popular courses on our schedule this year,” said Jim Muise, Hanscom AFB E&TC director. “We’ve worked with the team at the Air Force Institute of Technology and The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics to curate an engaging lineup.”
These continuing education courses from AFIT’s School of Systems and Logistics and SAF/AQ are provided at no cost to students and held in-person throughout the year.
Muise, who’s been with Hanscom AFB E&TC since 2015, has seen the education and training landscape change over the last ten years.
“Several years ago, we used to have nearly 100 students in the building on any given day,” he said. “We still focus on what in-person classes we can offer, but we also see a lot of success in virtual learning environments.”
The catalog of virtual classes has proven to be a key component of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Focus Week initiatives.
“Virtual classes remain a big part of Focus Week,” said Muise. “We can reach more participants, including those across our geographically separated units, and still obtain desirable educational outcomes.”
Focus Week classes include a variety of instructor-led courses and self-paced opportunities as well as in-person soft skills courses.
All courses assist the acquisition workforce to earn mandated continuous learning points.
Although acquisition-coded positions have priority for some courses, all Air Force military and civilian employees are encouraged to register for opportunities that align with their career goals.
Whether it’s related to the 2026 AFLCMC Focus Weeks, the Hanscom E&TC’s AFIT continuing education schedule, or the Academic Year 2027 Civilian Development call, there are many opportunities for Team Hanscom personnel.
