Career Transitions – Fellows Helping Fellow Federal Executives

***The workshop is full. Contact Kaitlyn Blume if you'd like to be added to the waitlist - kblume@napawash.org.***

The National Academy of Public Administration welcomes Fellows and their invited federal senior executives who have recently left or are thinking of leaving federal service to a special workshop to help navigate the transition into the next phase of work and life.

This event, designed by Academy Fellows, will include an opportunity to:

1. Hear expert updates on different sectors of the job market and what skills can help you transition into new roles
2. Understand the psychological impact of change
3. Share tools and resources
4. Expand your network of support as you transition

Doors open at 8:00 a.m. The session will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will include a brown bag networking lunch at NAPA - 1600 K St NW, Suite 400, Washington DC 2006. There is a nominal fee of $25 to help NAPA with the costs.

Target Audience: This is for Fellows who are or will be transitioning, their invited fellow senior executives, and Fellows who will mentor transitioning executives. There will be no observers nor media.

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Friday, April 4, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: NAPA 1600 K Street NW, Suite 400, Washington DC 20006

1. Welcome
2. Overview and Objectives
   
3. Setting the Stage
   
4. Realities of the Marketplace and Where Federal Executive Talents are needed
   
   1. Private Sector – Business and Consulting
   2. Hanging out your shingle – Setting up an LLC. Panel
   3. State Government
   4. Q&A
5. Mindset Reset Breakout – Personal
6. Tools and Resources to help you land on your feet
   
7. Creating a Community of Support
8. Brown Bag Fellows Networking Lunch

Notes: Each attendee will receive a packet of worksheets from the executive coach at the session.

Download the full agenda