Weathering the Storm: Strategies for Career Stability in Uncertain Times

“Weathering the Storm: Strategies for Career Stability in Uncertain Times"

Join us in-person for an evening focused on building career stability and strengthening advocacy in today’s rapidly changing environment. This in-person panel will examine the shifting landscape of support for military spouse initiatives—what’s different now, emerging trends among organizations, companies, and businesses, and how these shifts are reshaping opportunities, sponsorships, and funding.

Speakers will address how to navigate uncertainty, sharing practical strategies to stay grounded and adaptable while effectively advocating for military spouse needs. Learn how to keep track of ongoing policy and program changes, understand their impact on your career and community, and discover trusted resources to stay current and well-informed. Guests will have the opportunity to engage with professionals from diverse industries across the DMV and leave with actionable tools to sustain career momentum no matter the challenges ahead.

“A growing number of military spouses are career-minded professionals who have to navigate around deployments and governmental regulations, which make getting jobs and maintaining careers challenging,” said Sue Hoppin, founder and president of NMSN. “The NMSN Military Spouse Career Summit presented by Wells Fargo is designed to help equip them with the best possible information so military spouses can achieve their personal and professional goals and plan for success post-military life.”

Note: Military spouses and their service members are encouraged to attend. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served, and each ticket includes two complimentary beverages.

5:45 p.m. Registration Opens

6:00 p.m. Networking Reception Starts

6:30 p.m. Panel Starts

7:30 p.m. Panel Ends and Networking Continues

8:00 p.m. Event Conclusion

This in-person event is part of NMSN's Annual Military Spouse Career Summit. Join us virtually from October 13 to 17, 2025, for professional development sessions on career branding, networking, entrepreneurship, and more. More information can be found here.

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