ALX Community in Old Town is launching a free career recovery program this month for federal employees the Trump administration has laid off.
The Career Catalyst programs will be held on Thursday nights, starting April 24 and running until May 15, at ALX Community’s office at 277 S. Washington Street. They include a series of networking mixers and meetups to help with job strategy, resume and cover letter writing, interviews, offers, and salary negotiation.
The administration’s efficiency tactics have laid off tens of thousands of federal workers, and more are expected to be laid off.
“This program is our way of wrapping our arms around the public servants who’ve done so much for this region and our country,” said Kelly Grant, COO of ALX Community. “I’ve always wanted it to be much more than a workspace. I’m hoping this will positively impact people in need. We will continue to iterate on it as we learn what folks need.”
Registration is required, and attendance is capped at 60 participants.
The schedule is below.
Week 1 (4/24): Job Searching & Networking
- Job Search Strategy & Tracking
- Networking That Gets Results
- How to Sell Yourself
Week 2 (5/1): Resumes, Cover Letters & Applying
- Optimizing Your LinkedIn
- Creating an Effective Resume
- Navigating the Application Process
Week 3 (5/8): Interviewing & Hiring Process
- Acing Virtual Interviews
- Mastering the Job Interview
Week 4 (5/15): Offers & Salary Negotiation
- Evaluating Offers
- Salary Negotiation 101
- Making the Right Career Move
