For the past few months we have hosted a weekly virtual happy hour on Monday evenings, from 5:30-7pm EDT.  The theme began as “COVID-19 and Your Career” because we anticipated that the quarantine would have a devastating effect on many employees across many sectors.  As the weeks went on, we featured special guests for a casual Q&A session, with perspectives on various topics, ranging from how the government is adapting to the future of work, to how medical professionals on the front lines are handling work conditions.  We even had a prize MMA fighter give advice for staying healthy and positive while developing a home workout strategy.

We have several speakers in the queue for upcoming sessions, but we would like to open up the conversation a bit. We are looking for guest speakers who have expertise relevant to any of the following topics:

+ National security jobs - how things are changing, and how to get hired
+ Emerging technologies - how COVID-19 is making new tech essential
+ Government contracting - how small businesses can land new work
+ Innovation for government - highlights on programs and events that bring new solutions into government
+ Inspirational stories - how did you get to where you are, and what would you advise to people who follow in your footsteps?

If you would like to be considered as a featured guest for one of these happy hours, please let us know below, or nominate another featured speaker.