Must Attend Events: January 26th – 29th
There are several great opportunities this week for you to grow your network or nurture previous connections into meaningful relationships. People are often comfortable in their daily routines and tend to hibernate during the colder months in DC. Well, carpe diem and go cultivate some new experiences by attending one or more of these events!
Monday, January 26th
- Liberty Toastmasters
Where: The Loft at 600 F, 600 F Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, District of Columbia 20004
When: 6:25 PM
On the fourth Monday of every month, Liberty Toastmasters meets at their DC location, The Loft at 600 F, in Chinatown. If you have not attended a meeting before, feel free to come out meet likeminded people and observe others as they develop their public speaking skills. Visit their website to learn more: http://www.libertydc.org/
- Tips for Nailing Job, Internship, or Program Applications
Where: Online
When: 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM
Praxis CEO and Founder Isaac Morehouse tells you what you can do to set yourself ahead of the pack when applying for any job, internship, or program. Isaac will take questions from attendees about interviewing, writing an application, and submitting information to admissions officers and HR managers.
In addition to Praxis, Isaac has managed professional development fellowships and has reviewed thousands of applications in the last decade. Let him tell you what you need to do to impress any reviewer! Click here to join the Google Hangout.
Tuesday, January 27th
- The 2015 State of the Net Conference
Where: The Newseum’s Knight Conference Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20001
When: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The State of the Net Conference is the largest Internet policy conference in the US. It is an amazing opportunity to network with Congressional staff, public interest advocates, and representatives from nonprofit and research institutions. The goal of the conference is to educate the public and policymakers about the key Internet policy issues. The conference attracts 700 attendees on average each year with over 50 percent being Congressional Staff. Several directors and commissioners representing an alphabet soup of agencies, including: FTC, FCC, DOC, DOJ, DHS, will also be in attendance. Breakfast and a networking lunch will be provided.
To register and get more information on the conference and list of speakers, please visit website at www.Stateofthe.Net.
- Kicking Off 2015: Come Meet YPFP
Where: James Hoban’s, 1 Dupont Cir., Washington, DC 20036
When: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Washington chapter of the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) is having their first happy hour of the year at James Hoban’s Irish Bar and Restaurant. YPFP aims to turn ambitious, aspiring young professionals into innovative, inspiring, and impactful leaders that will build the foreign policy of the future. Visit their website to find out how to become a member.
Wednesday, January 28th
- Women, Power, & Politics: Why You Should Lead and How to Succeed
Where: Online
When: 3:00 PM
Every other week, The Leadership Institute hosts a live webinar to give conservative activists political training. This week features speaker Nancy Bocskor and includes a live Q&A and online chat. Nancy is the author of Go Fish: How to Catch (and Keep) Contributors: A Practical Guide to Fundraising. She is also a professor at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management where she teaches both online and “live” fundraising courses. Watch for free here.
Thursday, January 29th
- Welcome to Washington: Your Career Advancement
Where: The Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20002
When: 6:00 PM
This Thursday, meet new people and learn how you can stand out from the crowd as America’s Future Foundation, Leadership Institute, and the Heritage Foundation hosts the 6th Welcome to Washington: Your Career Advancement.
This event is always fun and informative as young professionals from think tanks, advocacy groups, the Hill, and journalism give their insight in creative networking and how to land a job (and keep it). The panel will include:
Erin Siefring, Chief of Staff, U.S. House of Representatives
Chris Malagisi, Editor, Conservative Book Club (a division of Salem Communications)
Karin Agness, President, Network of enlightened Women
Joe Luppino-Esposito, Editor and Counsel, State Budget Solutions
Moderator: Sean Kibby, Job Bank Manager, The Heritage Foundation
A reception will follow the panel. Please visit America’s Future Foundation’s website to RSVP!
Christian Lockamy is an America’s Future Foundation Ambassador.