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Career Development Events

Engage professionally.

Whether it is through attending a Mentor Mingle, a skillUP opportunity, or an industry networking event, you will benefit by participating in a professionally oriented event. Live or virtual, our network events support you in your journey.  Interact with peers, mentors, and coaches to retain your professionalism and increase your confidence.

Untapped Potential hosts these events to prepare you to return or 'pivot' to your caliber.  We partner with industry providers to deliver our skill
UP content to ready you to return-to-work with in-demand skills.. All career development events put you out of your comfort zone while helping you discover your next step professionally. 

 

Join Us!

  • Info Session
    Info Session
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 14
    Oct 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Welcome! Learn more about Untapped Potential... - How we help get you ready and support your return to paid work. - Attend to share your goals and aspirations.
  • Kick-off | Return-to-Work Industry Series
    Kick-off | Return-to-Work Industry Series
    Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Where forward-thinking industry leaders meet top talent with a career gap from caregiving. Check out all the Events in the Series.
  • Return to...Healthcare, BioTECH, & Pharma
    Return to...Healthcare, BioTECH, & Pharma
    Oct 15, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Part of our Return-to-work Series! "Where forward-thinking industry leaders meet top talent ready to add value!"
  • Return to... Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply-Chain (Mfg, Aerospace, CleanTECH)
    Return to... Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply-Chain (Mfg, Aerospace, CleanTECH)
    Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    LIVE in Hartford, CT - Slalom Consulting, 185 Asylum St #3201, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Industry Series ~ where forward-thinking industry leaders meet top talent. Our returners bring a wealth of experience in S.T.E.M. fields and are ready to solve today's problems for the future.
  • Return to...Digital Fields | IT, AI, Data, & Cyber
    Return to...Digital Fields | IT, AI, Data, & Cyber
    Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Slalom Consulting, 185 Asylum St #3201, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Part of our return-to-work Industry Series, "Where forward-thinking industry leaders meet top talent."
  • Return to...Banking, Insurance, & FinTECH
    Return to...Banking, Insurance, & FinTECH
    Oct 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
    The Rutherford Bldg - Lockton, Ste. C100, 65 Memorial Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107, USA
    Where forward-thinking business leaders meet stellar #returning talent! Part of our Industry-focused Series highlighting growth industries.
  • Return to... Purpose-driven work @Non-profits, Social Enterprise, HigherED
    Return to... Purpose-driven work @Non-profits, Social Enterprise, HigherED
    Oct 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Atrium of Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Part of our Return-to-work Series. Where forward-thinking industry leaders meet top talent - those with a career gap for caregiving.

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Preparing for our Career Development Events

Attending a career development event can be a valuable opportunity to expand your network, gain insights, and strengthen your professional profile. We offer return to work seminars, mentor workshops, and other career guidance events to gain visibility in today's job market, to help you find the right opportunities, and to build your confidence. To get the most out of the experience, being open-minded to new possibilities is key. Follow these steps to prepare and to make sure that you're ready to make a positive and lasting impression.

  • Research each event

  • Know what materials to have handy: UP Profile

  • Practice Your Pitch

  • Choose the Right Attire

  • Review Networking Skills


Preparation doesn’t stop when the event ends. Follow up with connections you’ve made via LinkedIN to strengthen your network and keep the momentum going.


Being prepared helps you make the most of career development programs. Start planning today to take meaningful steps toward your professional growth. Keep checking back and reach out to our team to learn more about our upcoming opportunities!

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