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Education and Professional Development
As a career professional, you are constantly reminding your clients of the importance of continuing education and staying on top of the trends. We know all too well the importance of learning in career success. And, as we get busy helping others, we often don't make time for our own continuing education!
The NRWA strives to provide on-demand, relevant learning opportunities for career professionals including webinars and convenient training. The goal of each of these is to help you maintain your skills, build your credibility, and stay on top of the industry's dynamic trends at your convenience.
What Career Advisors Need to Know to Help Federal Workers Pivot into Private Sector Roles Presented by: Meg Martin, SHRM-SCP, NCOPE July 11, 2025 | 12:30 p.m – 1:30 p.m. ET With thousands of displaced federal employees entering the private sector job market this year, you may have opportunities to help clients through a significant career transition. They need sound advice to help them navigate uncharted waters and approach their career pivots with confidence. From translating federal job titles and reframing achievements to developing professional branding that resonates, there’s a lot to consider when guiding this transition. This session offers a practical roadmap to help you support your federal clients as they pursue private sector opportunities. In this webinar you will learn how to:
Meg Martin, SHRM-SCP, NCOPE, is a solo practitioner with a thriving practice, HRMeg LLC. She specializes in helping mid- and late-career professionals prepare for career pivots, drawing on her background as an HR leader to help job seekers, including those with government experience, reframe their work to align with private sector expectations. Her insights come from years of experience as both a hiring decision-maker and a job search strategist. Meg also consults with the University of Maryland’s Smith School Office of Career Services, coaching master’s program students. Known for her practical and empathetic approach, Meg empowers her clients to navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. This one-hour webinar is $19.99 for members and $39.99 for nonmembers and does not qualify for 1 CEU. It will be recorded and distributed to everyone who registered, whether attended live or not. Easy Peasy Podcasting for Resume Writers: Getting Started Without Breaking the Bank or Your Schedule ![]() July 25, 2025 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET Are you a resume writer curious about podcasting but feeling overwhelmed by the technical aspects and time commitment? Many career professionals want to explore podcasting as a marketing tool, but don't know where to start or worry about the complexity and costs involved. If you want to understand the practical realities of podcasting, this session will demystify the process. You'll learn about choosing the right format and equipment, managing guests, and repurposing content. This guidance comes from real-world insights from someone who has successfully hosted two podcasts with over 200 episodes combined, distributed across all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Learn the systems and strategies that can help you decide if podcasting is right for your business and how to approach it strategically. In this webinar you will learn how to:
Gillian Whitney is a 5x published author, international speaker, and business book coach who hosts the LinkedIn Easy Peasy Podcast and Easy Peasy Books Podcast. As an award-winning communicator and marketing expert, she helps professionals transform their expertise into published books and strategic content. Her self-published books focus on LinkedIn marketing, video communication, job search strategies, and authorship. Based in San Antonio, Texas, Gillian combines her publishing experience with video marketing mastery to help clients build their brand and attract more clients. This one-hour webinar is $19.99 for members and $39.99 for nonmembers and does not qualify for 1 CEU. It will be recorded and distributed to everyone who registered, whether attended live or not. |