Hoos in Transition: Events & Resources
Hoos in Transition is an event and resource page for the UVA community—including current students, alumni, and the families of faculty and staff—impacted by recent government workforce changes. Check back often as additional events and resources are added.
EVENTS
Hoos in Transition: Career Resource Fair
About: Join us for a day of drop-in career support, networking, and professional growth. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, making a career pivot, or simply looking to strengthen your professional presence, this free event has something for you. Resources will include free professional headshots, LinkedIn support, networking resources, and more.
When: April 10, 2025 | 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: UVA Fairfax Campus
Who should attend? UVA alumni, students, friends, and families of faculty and staff.
Cost: This is a free event.
UVA Alumni Association Career Engagement Events
About: Ongoing, largely virtual, events open to all UVA alumni.
When: April 2, 2025 | 12pm – 1pmEST
Location: Virtual
Cost: These are largely free events.
Navigating Tough Times: How to Recession-Proof Your Career
About: Join LinkedIn’s former head of Education Marketing, Jeremy Schifeling, to learn the insider secrets to surviving any economic downturn
Location: Virtual
Who should attend? Open to the public, not exclusively UVA alumni.
Cost: This is a free event.
AWS Learning Day for State, Local, and Education in Washington, DC
About: Learning Days are one day, in-person events, where attendees can access AWS training sessions, get one-on-one support with experts, collaborate with peers, and practice their skills in workshops. Learn about a range of topics tailored to your needs and use cases, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), data and analytics, application modernization, security and governance, and more.
When: April 8, 2025 | 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Location: Amazon HQ2, 510 14 St S. Arlington, VA 22202
Who should attend? State and local government, education, and academic research IT professionals, executives, and practitioners
Cost: This is a free event.
Let’s Network: Healthcare & Life Sciences
About: Join alumni in your field for an hour of industry-focused networking, hosted by the Healthcare & Life Sciences Alumni Professional Network.
When: March 27, 2025 | 3:00PM-4:00PM
Location: Virtual
Who should attend? UVA alumni, specifically those in research, healthcare, or life sciences professions
Cost: This is a free event.
Navigating a Layoff: Managing Your Job Search and Resilience (Career Virtual Drop-In)
About: Join us for a special Drop-Ins session led by career Coach Hallie Crawford. Have you recently been laid off or are you worried you might be? Facing job uncertainty is stressful, but the good news is that the job market remains strong, and opportunities are still out there. The key is to stay positive, proactive, and strategic in your job search while also taking care of yourself.
When: April 17, 2025 | 12:00PM-1:00PM
Location: Virtual
Who should attend? UVA alumni
Cost: This is a free event.
RESOURCES
UVA Career Connect (Free)
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Coursera Courses (Free)
Coursera is providing U.S. federal employees and federal government contractors affected by recent workforce changes with access to free courses and career resources to navigate this change and unlock new job opportunities. Gain unlimited access to thousands of courses and certificates, curated to help you develop skills in high-growth fields like artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, project management, and more. Whether you’re considering a role with another government agency or transitioning into the private sector, these resources can help you explore new career paths, build in-demand skills, and earn job-relevant credentials.
Career Masterclasses (Free)
UVA | Northern Virginia and the UVA Alumni Association have sponsored access to FREE Career Masterclasses for students, alumni, and friends/family of UVA in our Hoos in Transition population! These courses include:
- Find Your Fit
- Accelerate Your Job Search with ChatGPT
- Build a Resume + Cover Letter that Wins Interviews
- Land the Perfect Job with LinkedIn
- Land Your First Tech Job
Here’s your unlimited link to all these courses. Course access expires June 30, 2026. To access these courses, click on the link and click on the “Enroll Free” button (screenshot attached). Register to get free access to these courses: http://thejobinsiders.com/uvaalumni.
UVA Alumni Professional Networks
Alumni Professional Networks (APNs) are industry-aligned communities of UVA alumni supported by the UVA Alumni Association. APNs create opportunities for alumni to connect, network, and engage in industry-focused programming. Learn more: https://alumni.virginia.edu/careers/alumni-professional-networks/.