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Event Series: EmpowerEd

Building Purpose-Driven Career Paths

Virtual

January 27, 2026 @ 12:00 pm 1:00 pm CST

Navigating Career Paths and Purpose After Military Life

Join us for an insightful session that addresses the unique challenges and transformative opportunities military families encounter as they transition into the civilian workforce. This conversation will explore the emotional, professional, and identity shifts that accompany this journey, highlighting how these experiences shape career paths, build confidence, and foster long-term fulfillment.

We’ll also dive into the importance of self-understanding as the cornerstone of career exploration. By identifying values, motivators, and interests, you can better navigate the job market, align their career decisions, and embark on a path toward meaningful, purpose-driven work after military life.

About the Speaker

Rachelle is a business strategist with 20 years of experience shaping workforce development initiatives, including award-winning employment and education programs for military families, women and underrepresented groups. As a recognized thought leader, author, and speaker, she drives corporate responsibility efforts that merge business growth with social impact.

The Adecco Group US Foundation, empowered by The Adecco Group, is dedicated to enabling all individuals to reach their full potential. Focused on accelerating innovative solutions in the world of work, the foundation supports career aspirations through programs and partnerships, giving back to workers and communities in meaningful ways.

What You'll Gain

  • Clarity on your core values and their role in career satisfaction and exploration
  • Insights into key motivators that influence energy, engagement, and workplace success
  • Tools to identify your interests and strengths, helping you uncover career paths that align with your authentic self

This Event is Open To

This event is open to all members of the military and veteran-connected community. Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings.

About EmpowerEd

EmpowerEd offers expert-led, topic-driven seminars designed to equip military and veteran families and community members with valuable information, practical tools, and trusted resources.

Most sessions are followed by an optional peer support event, Let’s Talk About It—a space to reflect, connect, and share takeaways in a supportive community. While attending the seminar is encouraged, it’s not required to join the discussion. Please note that registration for Let’s Talk About It is separate from the EmpowerEd seminar.

Dr. Elisa Borah speaking at Military Social Work & Behavioral Health Conference hosted by the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness conference at UT Austin

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Frequently Asked Questions

EmpowerEd offers seminar-style sessions led by rotating guest experts. Unlike our peer-based programs, these are more informational than discussion-based and open to the broader community, delivering expert insights, practical tools, and evidence-based wellness strategies.

Let’s Talk About It is an optional peer support event hosted after many of our EmpowerEd seminars, offering space to reflect, connect, and share. While EmpowerEd is expert-led, this event centers on open conversation. Seminar attendance is encouraged but not required; register separately.

For the best experience, we recommend joining from a quiet, distraction-free space and arriving on time, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email.

You must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions.

No, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community.

No—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.

Modalities

Virtual

Session Types

Seminar

Eligibility

Spouse/Partner of a Service Member, Family Member/Caregiver of a Service Member/Veteran, Widow/Widower of a Service Member/Veteran, Spouse/Partner of a Veteran, Divorcee of a Service Member/Veteran, Service Member/Veteran and Provider/Supporter