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Our Agendas and Partners vary slightly by city.
Hartford [Register]
Click for New Hampshire
Click for Annandale (Northern Virginia)
8:30 - 9:00 am Arrivals and Registration
9:00 - 10:15 am
Welcome: Meghan McCartan, Detours&OnRamps
Opening Panel: The Options Out There
After a quick welcome/networking exercise, you’ll hear from three experts on the employment landscape, including from a legislative perspective, and get ideas on what’s working and opportunities at every level.
10:15 - 11:15 am
How Far Can you Bend…and can you really “work” from home? Making Flexibility Work
Ready to go back…but need some flexibility to make family AND career work? Keep everything running smoothly…and yourself sane! And get ideas on how to effectively work from home—setting boundaries for your kids AND yourself.
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
New Definitions of Success…Non Linear Careers
Hear from women who have followed different routes including job shares, career switches, and more to chart a career and a version of success that works for them and for their family. And find out about options in fundraising and not-for-profits; learn how to make a career switch into a field or a job you might never have considered “a job” while you were doing it for fun.
12:15 - 1:30 pm
Lunch and Networking (practice what you’ve just learned!).
Our last half-hour will include some fashion tips…
Looking the Part: Getting Your Wardrobe Back in Shape: Hear from an image consultant on the best five things you can add to your wardrobe to move it from mom – to – corporate cost effectively, while still in style.
1:30-2:30 pm
Negotiating, Interviewing, and Getting the Job: What Moms Need to Know to Come out Ahead
Often, when heading back to work moms or those who have been out of the workforce for some time may have a tendency to “leave something” on the table or sell their skills, experience, or time short. Learn how to present yourself, negotiate for a fair arrangement, and learn through other’s stories what mistakes to avoid.
2:30 - 3:00 pm
Entrepreneurship/Running Your Own Show
Got a great idea for a business but don’t know where to start? We’ve gathered successful entrepreneurs to talk about what works and what doesn’t.
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Closing Session
Join us for a closing session that wraps up many of the questions and topics that have been brought up throughout the day; we’ll cover negotiating how-to’s, answer some questions on “the biggest mistakes”, and cover any outstanding questions as you prepare to go back out into the world!
Networking and departures Take the time to speak with our sponsors, recruiters, and your fellow attendees while unwinding in a relaxed atmosphere.