Career Workshop

Save the date to Join us November 7, 2025 in person or virtually!

The Career Coaching Workshop is a day designed to help you gain fresh insights, discover new career paths, and connect with a supportive community that understands your unique experience. Military and veteran women officers, officers-in-training, senior enlisted women (E6+), and government leaders (GS 9+ and SES) are encouraged to attend.

What to Expect at the Career Workshop:

Job Fair with top-tier, military friendly employers
Career Coaching and growth strategies from industry leaders
Expert-led Workshops and advice to build your next chapter
Assessment tool helps you understand your core business interests, values, and skills.
Small Group Discussions to learn best practices and foster meaningful connections
Financial Consultations
Professional Headshots
Networking with those who have walked a similar path
A little fun, some laughs, and lots of insights!

Connect with Military-Friendly Employers

Participants of the Career Workshop and Webinar Series have various opportunities to participate in interactive professional development workshops and discussions led by career coaches, industry experts, and top-caliber, military friendly organizations. Job seekers may connect virtually with influential hiring managers interested in meeting and employing military women leaders.

POSTPONED 2025 Career Workshop Agenda

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POSTPONED FOR 2025

REGISTER NOW: 2025 Career Workshop

PRICING FOR CAREER COACHING WORKSHOP

Pricing for 2025 Career Coaching Workshop	In Person Early Bird: 2 MAR 25	In Person
Career Coaching Workshop and Reception	$50	$60
Evening Reception ONLY (If not registered to attend the Career Coaching Workshop)	$20	$25
Passion Profiler	$30	$30

CAREER COACHING WORKSHOP

Hosted at George Mason University with a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person.

2 April, 2025 9:00-5:00pm: Professional development workshops, opportunities to network with top-caliber, military friendly employers and resources that assist military women in advancing their career goals and/or making successful career transitions after their military service.
2 April, 2025 5:00-6:30pm: Evening Reception

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NETWORK
Consider what professional opportunities might be a good fit for you.
DEVELOP SKILLS AND INSIGHTS
Learn from experts and personal assessments.
Mentor and Be Mentored
Learn tips from others who can share their experiences.

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Event Sponsors

Our many partners make it possible for AcademyWomen to provide meaningful programs that enrich the lives of military women and the military community. To learn more about opportunities to become an event sponsor or Career Workshop Webinar Presenting Partner, please email us at sponsorship@academywomen.org.

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If you cannot make the Career Workshop, no problem. Join us for the…

WEBINAR SERIES

The 2020 Career Coaching Workshop was recently held 5 November.

Segments of session video recordings are made available below:

The 2020 Career Coaching Workshop Agenda

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During lunch you will have the opportunity to participate in two small group discussions. There will be choices for both the virtual and in-person attendees.

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE

VIRTUAL

How Business Education Can Facilitate Your Successful Transition
Military and Civilian Stereotypes: Effectively Communicating Your Experience, Skills, and Brand to Bridge the Gap
Networking Made Easy
Entering a New Chapter: Releasing That Which No Longer Serves You
Women in Law Enforcement
Pushing Past the Fear: Turn Your Obstacles into a Profitable Business Opportunity
Understanding the Federal Job Search Process
LinkedIn Strategies to Execute a Successful Career Pivot
Self Advocacy and Equity: In Your Life and In Your Workplace
and more…

IN-PERSON

Mentoring for Career Success
The Implications of Gender Disparities in Public Service and Related Fields
Demystifying the Application Black Hole
How Business Education Can Facilitate Your Successful Transition
Veterans in Tech
An Overview of Deloitte
Opening Your Job Search Aperture
You and Your Money: Mindful Financial Planning to Create the Life You Love
A Roadmap & Resources for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
VA Updates
Understanding Your VA Benefits: Delivering the Right Benefits at the Right Time
Transitioning into the Consulting Industry: Life in the Private Sector at Accenture Federal Services (AFS)
GE Aerospace
How to Fearlessly Launch a Revolutionary Clothing Brand in the Modern Fashion World
Special Non-Competitive Direct-Hire Authorities to Appoint Veterans into Federal Government
Ready. Set. Change!
Cultivating a Growth Mindset
Be Your Own Boss…Own Your Own Franchise!
Writing a Federal Resume
The Senior Executive Service (SES): Navigating the Pathway to Leadership in the Federal Government
Radical Self Care: Mitigating Stress and Living Your Best Life