Mutli-Chapter | Mission to Marketplace: Military-to-Civilian Career Transition
Leaving the military and entering the civilian workforce is one of the most significant transitions many service members will experience. While veterans bring exceptional leadership, teamwork, risk management, and decision-making skills, translating those experiences into civilian career opportunities can be difficult.
In this session, Robert Shake will share his personal journey from active military service to becoming a Senior Program Manager and Value Stream Leader in the medical device industry. Drawing from real-world experiences, he will discuss the challenges, successes, and lessons learned while navigating career changes, professional certifications, networking, interviewing, and leadership development.
Attendees will learn how to effectively communicate military experience in civilian terms, identify transferable skills, build a professional network, and create a long-term career development strategy. The session will also explore how project management principles and certifications such as PMP can serve as powerful enablers for career advancement.
Key Learning Objectives
- Translate military experience into language that resonates with civilian employers.
- Identify and leverage transferable leadership and project management skills.
- Develop an effective networking and mentorship strategy.
- Understand how certifications and continuous learning can accelerate career growth.
- Create an actionable roadmap for a successful military-to-civilian transition.
Target Audience
- Active-duty military personnel preparing for separation or retirement.
- Veterans seeking career growth or advancement.
- Project managers interested in supporting veteran talent.
- Military spouses and family members supporting career transitions.
- Professionals interested in leadership development and career reinvention.
Attendee Takeaways
- Practical tools for navigating the transition process.
- Strategies for building a professional brand and network.
- Insights into hiring manager expectations.
- Lessons learned from a veteran's journey into project and program leadership.
- A framework for long-term career planning and professional growth.
This event is done in partnership with the PMI Mile Hi Chapter.
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Postponement / Cancellation
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This event may be canceled or postponed by the Chapter, though all efforts will be made to avoid doing so. If canceled or postponed, notification will be made to all registrants via email.
