Attention Camp Lejeune military spouses! Please join us for the “Keeping a Career on the Move®” Military Spouse Symposium presented by MOAA Military Family Initiative in partnership with Hiring Our Heroes' Military Spouse Program. This event is made possible through a grant from USAA. We are grateful for their support and generosity!
The “Keeping a Career on the Move®” Military Spouse Symposium is a one-day personal and professional development conference designed specifically for military spouses planning to enter or re-enter the workforce or those looking to take the next step in their professional career.
Attendees will have the opportunity to attend sessions focused on résumé writing, networking, best practices, success strategies for LinkedIn, and more.
- Welcome Remarks from Mrs. Bonnie Amos - Spouse of the 35th Commandant of the U.S.M.C.
- Keynote Lunch Speaker: Mrs. Jennifer Korn - Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Director for the Office of Public Liaison, the White House.
- National Focus on Military Spouse Careers Panel:
- Ivanka Trump - Advisor to the President
- Kellyanne Conway - Counselor to the President
- Jennifer Korn - Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Director for the Office of Public Liaison
This event is free and open to all spouses of active duty, reserve, National Guard, retirees, veterans, and surviving military spouses. Servicemembers and veterans are welcome to attend.
Complimentary food, beverages, and giveaways are included.
(Notes: It is okay to arrive late or leave early if you have other commitments. Childcare available upon request via the registration form.)
Event Agenda
| Event Time |
Description |
Speakers |
| 8:30 AM |
Registration and check in |
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| 8:30 - 11:30 AM |
Complimentary LinkedIn profile photos |
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| 9 AM - 9:15 AM |
Welcome Remarks
Mrs. Bonnie Amos
Spouse of the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos |
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| 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM |
“Real Spouses: Real Stories”
Learn how fellow military spouses successfully maintained careers or started over after transition. |
|
| 10:15 AM – 11 AM |
Networking Your Way to Employment |
LTC Ginni Guiton, USA (Ret)
Program Director, MOAA Transition Services
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| 11 AM – 11:45 AM |
LinkedIn Best Practices |
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| 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM |
Complimentary Lunch |
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| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM |
Lunch Speaker
Mrs. Jennifer Korn
Special Assistant to the President/ Deputy Director for the Office of Public Liaison, the White House |
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| 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM |
National Focus on Military Spouse Careers Panel |
LTC Ginni Guiton, USA (Ret)
Program Director, MOAA Transition Services
Ivanka Trump
Advisor to President Donald Trump
Kellyanne Conway
Counselor to President Donald Trump
Jennifer Korn
Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director for the White House Office of Public Liaison
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| 1:45 PM- 2 PM |
Closing |
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