Are you in looking for more movement in your job search? You have come to the right place! Led by kick-butt, nationally-renowned career expert and nurturing "job sage" Laura Labovich, this high-energy group is designed around a structured curriculum that promises to move job seekers forward in their campaign. As a former recruiter and HR leader at Walt Disney World and (the former) AOL Time Warner, Laura knows what it takes to get a job faster and how to leap ahead of the competition--and will s …

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.

Executive Leadership and Career Management are the responsibilities of each of us in our lifetime. "Leaders are not born" and skills and competencies can be learned and take you from good to great. The group was started to encourage creativity, innovation, and inspiration for professionals and executives who want to make an impact on their lives and on the lives of people in their communities. Workshops and seminars can be provided on a number of topics, can be customized for the group, and are …

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

You in talent acquisition/recruitment/technology/studying/job search? Then this group is for you! Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, ERE.net members and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, eRecruitment, social media, web 2.0/recruitment 2.0, talent management, best & next practices, and building business relationships. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join to share your front line experience. Other Topics of discussion: …

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 …

The Recess Club - Everyone needs a little recess in their lives. Ladies- 1. Are you tired of feeling stuck at home or in the office and are you ready to come outside and play? 2. Do you want to kick-start your summer fitness or career goals in the least stressful (and time-consuming) ways possible? 3. Do you want to hang out with a couple of cool chicks who are also experts in their fields? Then the Recess Club may be for you! Christie Mims, founder of The Revolutionary Club (career coaching for …

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 …

The Metro DC Chapter of ASTD is an ASTD Chapter of Excellence, recognized as a regional association for workplace performance professionals. The chapter provides members with a forum for professional development opportunities and resources to improve the workplace learning and performance industry. Our events are open to all interested in the workplace learning profession. Members of the Metro DC ASTD chapter (not to be confused with being a member of this Meetup page) receive a discounted rate …

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 …

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 …

JavaScript and web and mobile developers join with your peers for a weekly luncheon of tech-talk, friendship and food. Meet others working nearby facing the same tech and life challenges. Exchange stories and solutions, career paths and jobs.

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.

Young Leading Professionals: -ages 22-34 -looking to go to their next level in their career + life -people of integrity, excellence, honesty, and professionalism -looking for a group of like-minded individuals to network + connect with

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 …

This Group is for job seekers and businesses to connect and grow together while attracting good people who want to work and like what they do.

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 group is for anyone on a quest for happiness! By coming together to learn, support and inspire each other, we create opportunities for personal growth! When we enrich the lives of those around us, we can’t help but enrich our own! Events are designed for anyone interested in expanding their frontiers in all directions: creatively, mentally and physically, while building relationships! We will have fun coming together to discover new interests and learn new skills! By participating in soc …

Dear Creative Jewelry Friends, This Meetup is sponsored by the Northern Virginia Bead Society (NVBS), a Non-Profit organization created in February of 1992. Our purpose is to encourage members of the community to appreciate and participate in the visual arts through beads. We endeavor to provide a network for education opportunities and the exchange of ideas about beads and techniques in beading. We sponsor a bead and jewelry Auction (May) and a full scale Bead and Jewelry show (Sept/Oct) every …

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 …