You're in charge of your career.
Learn how to take control and
create a plan for success.
Your career journey is so much more than just landing a job. It's about financial independence, work-life harmony, mentorship, and fostering strong co-worker bonds.
At our Career Takeoff Conference, you will learn the skills essential to building the life you envision and leave with tools and an action plan to get a running start toward future you.
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The Career Takeoff Conference Includes
CONFERENCE DETAILS
- DATES & TIMES:
- Next conference dates and times will be announced soon!
- LOCATION: Virtual
- FORMAT: Welcome to a day of virtual empowerment tailored for the ambitious early-career professional. This is your opportunity to kickstart your first job with confidence and navigate your professional journey like a pro. The conference doesn't end there - you'll have two additional virtual meetings with your advisory circles, where you can tackle professional challenges and craft your career strategy. We're here, supporting you every step of the way, as you redefine your career trajectory and take control of your future.
- COST: $75*
CAREER TAKEOFF HIGHLIGHTS
Career Takeoff lets you design the career you want to have on your own terms. And this conference is just the beginning. You will leave with:
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An assessment that allows you to identify the imbalances in your life that are causing stress.
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Strategies and tools designed to help you master your personal finances.
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A roadmap for finding the mentors and sponsors you need to grow your career.
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Advisor and small group discussions to solve common early career challenges.
AGENDA
Introduction: The Wheel of Life
How's life treating you? Are your loved ones getting enough of your time? And how does this all tie into your career goals? Ideally, we bring our full selves to our careers and can juggle our personal and professional lives. In reality, however, we often experience that while parts of our lives flourish, others are not so much. This session is your reality check. It's time to assess your life's balance and identify areas needing some readjustment.
Empowering Your Finances
Personal Finance is a vital part of life, but are you actively managing and optimizing your budget? And, if so, is your method aligned with your unique circumstances and lifestyle? In this empowering workshop, we'll transform personal finance into a practical life skill that enables you to make informed decisions about your wealth. Remember, there's no "wrong" way to manage your finances - our goal is to equip you with strategies and tools to confidently control your financial destiny. Wave goodbye to guilt-tripping critics and hello to a future of wealth creation and self-assured financial decisions.
Build Credibility and Promote Your Personal Brand
Picture the moment when you first learned LinkedIn was your new passport to career progression. You took hours perfecting your profile picture, crafting an 'about' section, and detailing your academic and professional journey. As you've settled into your early career roles, you might wonder if LinkedIn is still significant. The answer is a resounding YES! Your LinkedIn profile is your power tool, a platform to boost your credibility, establish your thought leadership, and strategically expand your network. Let's dive into how you can leverage it.
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Mentors and Sponsors
Full of inspiring stories, practical advice, and a real-world understanding of the challenges faced by women in business, this session is all about harnessing the power of mentorship and sponsorship. You're not confined to having just one guiding light in your career. Dive into this session with us, and let's discover how you can tap into the strength of your network and elevate it to new heights.
The Mindful Professional
In a world turned upside-down, it's no surprise that workplace stress is at an all-time high. Four in ten of us feel our jobs are taking a toll on our mental well-being. Burnout isn't just a buzzword - it's an all too real and draining experience. But don't lose heart! There are ways to combat it and even stop it in its tracks. Our upcoming mindfulness workshop is designed to help you regain control. Dive into self-regulation, mindfulness, and self-care tactics specifically tailored for driven professionals like you. Learn how to foster resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence in the midst of chaos. Take practical steps towards improving your mental health and reclaiming your power.
Advising Circles
Developing a successful career partly stems from having a strong network of professionals who can help you through challenges. Meet with an advisor and small peer group to discuss and problem-solve common obstacles that occur early in one’s career. Attendees will meet with their advising circle once during the conference and twice afterward.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Alexia Brewster
Alexia Brewster is passionate about helping professionals create positive change in their team and organizational culture. She has experience working with underrepresented and first-generation students at Pennsylvania State University Abington and College Possible, a community-based organization in Philadelphia, PA. Currently, Alexia works as a program manager at Forté on the professional programs team. Her mission as an advocate for change is to provide support and resources to individuals to help them thrive in their education or work environment. She received her MBA from Pennsylvania State University and has a Graduate Certificate of Leading in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from there as well.
Katrina Iobst
Katrina Iobst (RYT-200 hr) has developed her mindfulness practice during the last decade as a yoga teacher. She founded Balance, a community focused on helping others lead more balanced and fulfilling lives by integrating the principles of yoga and mindfulness. When not on her yoga mat, Katrina has spent nearly 15 years in the legal industry, leading client growth strategies and implementing client feedback programs for global law firms. She is currently Senior Manager of Client Development at Baker McKenzie.
Katrina earned degrees in Finance and Marketing from Lehigh University. She lives in Washington, DC where she teaches yoga and hosts wellness retreats and women's circles.
Leah Lattimore
Leah Lattimore is the Director of Undergraduate Programs at the Forté Foundation. Prior to joining Forté, Leah was the Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Global Student Leadership and Engagement within New York University’s Office of Global Inclusion. Leah earned her BA in English and MA in Higher Education from New York University and is currently pursuing her doctorate in education at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
Amy Orlov
Amy is the Director of Professional Programs at Forté, a role in which she introduces women to new ideas and deep networks. She is constantly finding new ways to leverage and extend Forté's programming to provide additional impact for women in college, MBA and professional audiences. Amy is also a co-author and architect of the Forté Allies for Gender Equity initiatives which offer men a framework to be stronger allies in gender equity.
Prior to Forté, Amy was the Director of Professional Education and Training at the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), managing a portfolio of onsite and online conferences, symposia and training events. Prior to that, Amy was the Director of the MBA Program Office and Student Services at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Throughout her career, Amy has also worked as an educational consultant, providing clients with program design and delivery, assessment and strategy input, and workshop facilitation and leadership program development. Amy holds a Master of Education from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Government and a B.A. in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Philadelphia with her human, canine, and feline daughters.
To find out if the Career Takeoff Conference is the right next-step for your career goals, schedule a 1-on-1 session with a member of the Professional Solutions team by sending us an email!