Facilitated by professional career coaches, JSSA's weekly groups provide advice, networking opportunities, motivation and support for professionals who are in career transition, underemployed or unemployed. Groups meet every Monday from 12-1:30 at JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Rd, Rockville, the second Tuesday at Adas Israel Congregation from 1-2:30.  These are drop in groups and prior registration is not required. For more information go to http://www.jssa.org/services/employmentcareer.

We want to help you figure it all out. Kontrary hosts thoughtful and action-oriented meetups for professionals and creatives to rock out their career, money and life. Career: A practice of meaningful work that resonates with your values. Life: Your life comes first. Enjoy the heck out of it. Money: Abundance brings freedom and peace of mind. Mindset: Movers and shakers who are experienced enough to "know what they don't know" about their career, life and money, and who are committed to learning. …

AscendNAAMBA is an organization with global reach aimed to propel Pan–Asian leaders to new heights through mentoring, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. AscendNAAMBA is the MBA component of Ascend, and will offer robust development programs designed to cultivate Pan–Asian talent and professional advancement. We are: An organization with global reach An organization that is truly Pan-Asian An organization that strives to create a critical mass of Pan-Asian professio …

I am a Chinese working in IT in the Washington DC area. There are so few of us out there. Most of the time, I am surrounded by people of other ethnic groups on the job. I just thought it would be great to start a meet up group and see if anyone else in the same situation would like to get together to share advice about work and career development as a Chinese person.

This group is for people who are underearners. This group is meant to help people in their personal development to overcome what has been standing in the way of moving forward in their career. This is a group that will include a bookclub. This is a group that will meet regularly and speak about visions and goals.

The Pinnacle Empowerment Center is a nonprofit organization that provides women with the resources and support they need to achieve unlimited career success.

The International Association of Latino-American Professionals (IALAP) & El Camino Career Services Invite you to join a FREE Latino Job Club that speaks YOUR language! We meet monthly to discuss different topics which are pertinent to your professional needs. Example Themes include: -Interview strategies -Finding jobs that you love -Resume workshops -How to Apply for Microcredit loans -How to Apply to become a 501(c)3 tax exempt NGO -How to write a business plan -How to Apply for grants and much …

We are in search of professionals who are looking for job and networking opportunities with other professionals in the DC area. All are welcomed and we hope to see you soon at one of the upcoming meetings. We welcome you if you are unemployed or employed; as long as you are career minded---we want you to join

This group is for those interested in exploring and sharing the power of a foundation of strengths whether for personal development or career development. The strengths approach invites all of us to identify our unique talents, develop those into strengths and then focus on those strengths while mitigating weaknesses. Anyone who has used tools such as StrengthsFinder 2.0 or StandOut or any other strengths or personality assessment and would like to meet other strengths enthusiasts are invited to …

In a city like DC, flexibility is key. So it connection. This meetup is inspired by and for young prof women for whom DC's multicultural & international vibe is second nature. Whether you've traveled widely or only vicariously with Anthony Bourdain; whether you learned a 2nd or 3rd language from family or thru school; if you want to connect socially and professionally with like-minded women, IWP might be the group for you. We want a casual & fun atmosphere with purposeful meetups: social activit …

Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Business Development Individuals, Meet other local individuals who are interested in advancing their business through Networking, Collaboration and Brain Storming. Who should attend;  Business Start-ups, Business Owners and Entrepreneurs at all levels.   We focus on helping people who want to make a difference. This is NOT your typical meet and greet event! What is it:  The main focus of this Meetup is to be an idea exchange and support group - not a leads group. …

We are Tech in Motion: Washington DC. This is a group for all DC tech lovers and enthusiasts. Whether you are an entry-level programmer, an expert in the field, an open-minded entrepreneur, or just a hobbyist- we’d love to have you. We will be having regular meetups on anything and everything that we think will interest the tech community. This is a group for the people, by the people, so if you have any suggestions on topics or presenters, let us know! Thank you for joining, and stay tuned for …

Are you considering making a career change? Building a business or a professional practice? Or, taking steps to chart your course to the top? If you are looking to develop yourself professionally, join this group. We'll be hosting speakers and creating networking opportunities.

We will have regular sessions to go over how to pass the CPA, CMA, CIA, CFA, and EA exams.   We will support each others efforts with study sessions, webinars, and sharing tips on to be successful in passing these  exams.

Russian Klub focuses on the enhancement of the Russian and international experience. With this experience as our common goal, our activities assist our members to exchange, practice and enrich themselves in the languages. Our group is open to everyone with similar interests for the languages, cultures, and meeting other Global Russians and Internationals in the Washington DC Metro area. Here is what we do, We welcome event organizers and project managers to organize international events using o …

Do you read the Economist, Foreign Policy Magazine, Foreign Affairs, Newsweek, or any other magazine that analyzes foreign affairs? Can you name the 5 veto states on the UN Security Council? Then this is the organization for you! YPIA is for people who are interested in foreign affairs. If you work in the field, are looking for a job in the field or just have an interest come to our events. YPIA holds regular discussions about current international issues. We focus on events that allow you to ta …

This is a group for Young Professionals interested in connecting with like minded indviduals navigating through their Quarter Life Crisis. This is an opportunity to stay connected with other Young Professionals. Don't miss your opportunity to build and expand your network. A great way to be exposed to valuable resources in the DMV. A premiere group for trendsetters, influencers and trailblazers.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning to remove limiting programs, blocks, fears, and belief systems from their energy field. By removing these blocks, it allows us as individuals to create our own destiny and realities. By connecting to source and facilitating these wonderful healings, people heal on physical, emotional and spiritual levels instantaneously. This group will meet on an ongoing basis to practice and witness healings. This is for people that want to remember their birth …

Our group is created for: Career discoverers exploring their career calling Aspiring professionals launching new careers (obviously, when those careers have already been identified) Professionals (a) giving back to the community, (b) leading training and other activities to gain new experience, (c) taking advantages of our robust marketing and public relationships' services, and/or (d) looking for additional income Recruiters and employers performing their professional duties Everyone willing t …

Come join this meet up group! New to DC? New to Capital Hill? Are you interested in the political arena for business or social purposes? Would you like to develop networks in or around Capital Hill? Are you interested in doing business or working with non-profits in the DC area? Join this group and meet like minded DMV professionals! We look forward to meeting you. Bring cards and an open mind!

Our Rotaract club is a part of a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. Our effort starts at the community level but knows no limits in its outreach. Rotaractors have access to the many resources of Rotary International (RI) and The Rotary Foundation. Rotary International provides the administrative support that helps our Rotaract club thrive, and we're also sponsored by The Rotary Club of Washington DC. Our Rotaract Club of Washington DC. was founded in Octob …

The Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation currently sponsors free Job Club activities offering an opportunity for job seekers to network and receive valuable resource information and job search tips. JOB CLUB ARUNDEL aims to specifically target the 'after-hours' under-employed/unemployed individuals who are otherwise committed during typical 9-5pm business hours due to work schedules, training or classes, or other daytime activities. All job seekers interested in a proactive and engagin …

This is a group for anyone in .gov, .org and .com organizations in the DC region who are interested in increasing the value of their social media activity for everyone in their universe -- employees, board members, volunteers, and supporters -- via training. All skills levels are welcome. We started this group to meet others who have not yet learned all they need to know about social media on the job, whether it's to meet business objectives or build their own careers.

The purpose of this group is to bring together a network of actors, of all levels, skills, in which the exchange of valuable information would take place, in addition to building an community that is embodied with support and friendship for the actor(s) who are committed to pursuing their acting careers on a professional level.

Empower yourself with knowledge of the most current job search and recruiting trends.  Learn hot tips on how to “brand” yourself to get results.  Network with other job seekers to build a supportive network and cultivate relationships.  Develop important social media strategies for an effective job search.  Advance your interviewing and negotiating skills. This Meetup is sponsored by Jewish Community Services, Career Services and facilitated by Ronnie Green, a professional Career Coach and Inter …

This group is for people who are ready to create lasting change in their lives. I believe that life is too short to not live full out! This group welcomes self-motivated people who are ready to do something new - be it a career change, starting a business, creating more balance in life, or tackling something on your "bucket list". Let's do something BIG!

This is a group for anyone in HR interested in boosting their career and the HR brand within their company or organization. We'll meet twice a month on various topics and explore ways to build our network, our brand, our professional reputation, our profession and our career.

This group is for people who want to make a living out of doing what they love. It doesn't matter if you are a painter, singer, actor, writer, dancer, crafty type, or just want to bring more creative energy into your career--we welcome you! Our group meets on a monthly basis to provide a network of support while we pursue our dream jobs. In addition, there are special paid workshops and seminars geared toward the creative professional. Conceived as a result of Laura Zam's workshop, "How to Leave …