MOAA Sponsors Career Boot Camp At Henderson Hall

Active duty military spouses and family members are invited to attend a free Career Boot Camp - to assist those who are preparing to enter or reenter the workforce - on Saturday, November 4th at the Henderson Hall Theater from 9 am to 3 p.m., at Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va.

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) has teamed up with the Career Resource Management Center of Henderson Hall, Military Spouse Corporate Career Network, (MSCCN), and CincHouse, to sponsor this free Career Boot Camp, designed to prepare the military spouse with the information needed for a successful career search.

As a precursor to MOAA’s upcoming Career Fair on November 15th at the Washington, DC Convention Center (see 2006 MOAA Career Fairs), MOAA hopes to help prepare attendees with the information needed to prepare or update resumes, dress for success and conduct dynamic interviews.

The Boot Camp will include consecutive presentations given by professional speakers to include, “Dollars and Sense: Can You Afford to Work” given by the Military Officers Association of America, (MOAA); “Networking with a Purpose,” given by Henderson Hall Career Resource Management Center;  followed by - resume pointers and assistance in “Staying Current within Today’s Job Market” by Adecco Representatives.

At noon, the keynote speaker, Diana Leneghan Tomb, herself married to a retired naval officer, will discuss “Career Strategies for Working Women”.  Ms. Tomb is a seasoned and experienced professional who has spent over 20 years in strategic communications in the private sector as well as government, political and the non-profit arenas. Her presentation will be followed by a “Dressing for the Interview” fashion show sponsored by Rita Gworek of ImagebyRita, who has more than 14 years experience provided personalized and innovative image consulting for businesses and professionals, including members of the White House staff.

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