Events
Recurring Event
Weekly: CDC Support Rally
Every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 pm ET.
Upcoming Events
Live Demo Event: HiringCoachAI with Founder Rishan Mohamed | Pathways Forward
In this session, Valerie Kirkland, a holistic health practitioner and wellness coach, explores how stress affects the mind and body — and how to restore balance through simple, practical tools. In this session, we’ll unpack the signs of burnout, learn breathing and grounding techniques, and discover ways to manage uncertainty with calm and clarity. You’ll leave with realistic strategies to help you feel more focused, centered, and recharged in everyday life.
(Un) Happy Hour and Free Improv Show
(Un) Happy Hour and free improv show hosted by Dad’s Garage at 6:00 pm. Grab your ticket today. Pop Up Special Event - CDC Fired but Fighting Event
ACIP Protest
December 5: Nonsense ACIP protest. Liver-shaped signs and costumes encouraged. 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Social Impact Peer Pod Coffee Chat | Pathways Forward
This Peer Pod is for anyone searching for mission-driven work beyond government—whether that’s at a non-profit, foundation, corporation, or international organization. It's a positive, forward-looking space where we can focus on moving ahead in our careers, opening doors to new opportunities, and providing community support and accountability where needed.
NPHC Volunteer Orientation
Sign up to learn about opportunities to volunteer with NPHC.
Social Impact Peer Pod Coffee Chat | Pathways Forward
This Peer Pod is for anyone searching for mission-driven work beyond government—whether that’s at a non-profit, foundation, corporation, or international organization. It's a positive, forward-looking space where we can focus on moving ahead in our careers, opening doors to new opportunities, and providing community support and accountability where needed.
Recharge: A Holistic Approach to Stress Management | Pathways Forward
In this session, Valerie Kirkland, a holistic health practitioner and wellness coach, explores how stress affects the mind and body — and how to restore balance through simple, practical tools. In this session, we’ll unpack the signs of burnout, learn breathing and grounding techniques, and discover ways to manage uncertainty with calm and clarity. You’ll leave with realistic strategies to help you feel more focused, centered, and recharged in everyday life.
LinkedIn Masterclass: Profiles, Networking & Job Search Tips | Pathways Forward
A practical demo and Q&A to optimize profiles, expand networks, and use LinkedIn effectively in today’s market with Heather Davis, a senior talent acquisition leader with experience in life sciences, tech and leading DEI initiatives.
Starting Smart: Tax Planning Essentials for Your Small Business | Pathways Forward
This Peer Pod is for anyone searching for mission-driven work beyond government—whether that’s at a non-profit, foundation, corporation, or international organization. It's a positive, forward-looking space where we can focus on moving ahead in our careers, opening doors to new opportunities, and providing community support and accountability where needed.
(Un) Happy Hour
Blow off some steam with fellow current and former HHS employees and our allies.
Transition and Transformation: Navigating Career Shifts with Resilience | Pathways Forward
Change is the one constant in life. Sometimes it stems from our own choices; at other times, it’s thrust upon us. This year, many federal workers have experienced profound, externally driven changes to their careers, shifts that ripple across every aspect of life.
How can we navigate these moments of change, transition, and transformation, and do so with resilience?
In this interactive session, we’ll draw on timeless wisdom and contemporary insights from leading contemporary thinkers. Together, we’ll explore how to take on hard challenges, reimagine our professional identities, and ground ourselves in practical, expansive tools for resilience.
Facilitated by Dr. Pavani Ram, former Chief Medical Officer for Global Health and a trained executive coach and mediator, this session seeks to support you to renew your energy, gain clarity, and leave with actionable tools to guide your own transition and transformation.
Social Impact Peer Pod Coffee Chat | Pathways Forward
This Peer Pod is for anyone searching for mission-driven work beyond government—whether that’s at a non-profit, foundation, corporation, or international organization. It's a positive, forward-looking space where we can focus on moving ahead in our careers, opening doors to new opportunities, and providing community support and accountability where needed.
Resume Bootcamp | Pathways Forward
This 2-day interactive workshop is designed for federal professionals transitioning to the private sector. Learn how to transform your resume from a list of duties into a powerful marketing document that highlights your impact, results, and readiness for industry.
We’ll cover formatting and ATS best practices, what recruiters and hiring managers look for, and how to make your experience clear and compelling.
You'll get:
A comprehensive course in resume foundations, structure, and best practices
Live hands-on support and feedback
A proven resume template, a video walkthrough, and a resume polish checklist
A recruiter-ready resume that tells your story and sells your value
Transition and Transformation: Navigating Career Shifts with Resilience | Pathways Forward
Change is the one constant in life. Sometimes it stems from our own choices; at other times, it’s thrust upon us. This year, many federal workers have experienced profound, externally driven changes to their careers, shifts that ripple across every aspect of life.
How can we navigate these moments of change, transition, and transformation, and do so with resilience?
In this interactive session, we’ll draw on timeless wisdom and contemporary insights from leading contemporary thinkers. Together, we’ll explore how to take on hard challenges, reimagine our professional identities, and ground ourselves in practical, expansive tools for resilience.
Facilitated by Dr. Pavani Ram, former Chief Medical Officer for Global Health and a trained executive coach and mediator, this session seeks to support you to renew your energy, gain clarity, and leave with actionable tools to guide your own transition and transformation.
Ask a Recruiter Anything | Pathways Forward
What really happens behind the scenes in hiring?
Join Heather Davis, senior talent acquisition leader in life sciences and tech, for an open and honest conversation about the hiring process. What recruiters look for, how to prepare for interviews, and how to stand out as a candidate. Bring your questions. Real talk from someone who’s been on the other side of the table.
AFGE L2883 Solidarity Saturday
Open to EVERYONE: Current, former, and hopeful union members. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP.
Public Service to Public Power
Campaign Finance Cohort 2: Campaign Management Skills: Building a Campaign Team and a Campaign Budget will be the specific topics for this training by Tova Yampolsky.
CDC Pickleball Social
No experience necessary. It’s also OK if you just want to observe for future reference and socialize. Balls, paddles, and instruction (if needed) provided.
Virtual MSPB Appeal Party
Fired But Fighting and 27 uNIHted are teaming up to host three virtual MSPB appeal parties to guide you through the appeal submission process. Open to employees from all federal agencies.
Virtual MSPB Appeal Party
Fired But Fighting and 27 uNIHted are teaming up to host three virtual MSPB appeal parties to guide you through the appeal submission process. Open to employees from all federal agencies.
Virtual MSPB Appeal Party
Fired But Fighting and 27 uNIHted are teaming up to host three virtual MSPB appeal parties to guide you through the appeal submission process. Open to employees from all federal agencies.
Workers Over Billionaires
Workers of Atlanta Unite! The rights of working people are under attack by the racist, fascist, billionaire class. They’re attacking workers rights, firing union workers, raising the cost of living, and hiding their corruption in plain sight. We can’t rely on the courts or Congress alone to stop them.
This Labor Day, workers are fighting back. Together, through our unions, we’re turning our shared economic strength into a powerful demand for “Workers over Billionaires.
Dragon Con: Vaccine-Preventable Preventable Disease Contingent
Want to get a little silly about a serious issue? We are planning a Vaccine-Preventable Disease contingent at Dragon Con on Saturday. We will take the Edgewood Candler-Park MARTA at 9:30 am.
Virtual MSPB Appeal Party
Fired But Fighting and 27 uNIHted are teaming up to host three virtual MSPB appeal parties to guide you through the appeal submission process. Open to employees from all federal agencies.
Effective Interview Strategies
Ready to shine in your next interview? Join us for our next Effective Interview Strategies webinar.
(Un) Happy Hour
Blow off some steam with fellow current and former HHS employees and our allies.
Thank You Signs for Officer Rosee
We’re meeting at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church to make thank-you signs ahead of Officer David Rose’s funeral. Everyone is welcome.
Resume Tips Webinar
Join us for a webinar focused on tips and strategies for tailoring your resume and preparing for a transition to the private sector.
Sound Science Saves Lives Rally
Join federal employees, researchers, healthcare providers, advocates, and allies as we speak out against attacks on science. We'll be waving signs and speaking out from 10:30 to 11:30 on Saturday, August 16th, at the intersection of 10th St and Peachtree St in Atlanta. We're demanding a return to well-funded, scientifically sound research and public health programming that is free from political interference.
(Un) Happy Hour + Sign-Making Party
Join us for an unhappy hour and sign-making party ahead of the Sound Science Saves Lives rally on Saturday.