Empowering

Growth

Through

Learning

Welcome to the KEY Virtual Workshops — These curated learning experiences are designed to equip professionals, veterans, and emerging leaders with actionable tools, expert strategies, and the confidence to thrive.

Each session is hosted by experienced mentors, industry pioneers, and change-driven professionals who believe in paying it forward.

Held every Wednesday each month on Zoom from 6:00–7:30 PM CST, all workshops are free to attend, purposefully designed to spark career clarity, confidence, and connection.

KEY Workshop

series 1—

Career

readiness

&personal

branding

First Wednesday

of

the month

• Cyber Readiness

• LinkedIn & Elevator Pitch Development

• Federal Resume Writing

• Career Transition Strategy

KEY Workshop

series 2—

IT & Va Rating

Resume

&Recruiting

Strategies

second

Wednesday of

the month

• IT & Digital Transformation

• Corporate Resume Writing & Strategic Referral Outreach

• VA Disability Rating Workshop

• Talent Sourcing Strategy

key workshop

series 3—

Career

Strategies

for modern

professionals

third Wednesday

of the month

• DOD/Federal Contracting Resume Workshop

• Scrum & Agile Workshop

• Interview Techniques & Salary Negotiation

• Financial Wellness & Career Planning

• Executive Career Transition

All virtual, registration for each series is linked below!

KEY Workshop Series 1 — Career Readiness & Personal Branding

KEY Workshop Series 2 — IT & VA Rating | Resume & Recruiting Strategies

KEY Workshop Series 3 — Career Strategies for Modern Professionals

Workshops we

offer

cYBER

READINESS

Facilitator: Quinton Taylor Garcia
With: John Arce, Paul DeJarnette, John Delacruz

Build a cyber-smart mindset. Learn how to protect your digital identity, understand cybersecurity foundations, and break into tech with confidence.

LinkedIn &

Elevator

Pitch

Development

Facilitator: Ray Jokie

Your story deserves to be heard — powerfully. Craft a compelling elevator pitch and create a LinkedIn profile that opens doors and builds visibility.

Federal

Resume

Writing

Facilitator: Laurie Pimentel Johnson
With: Michelle Washington, Walter Rogers, Cynthia Cavalieri

Demystify the federal hiring process. Get insider tips on structuring your resume for USAJobs, highlighting transferable skills, and standing out in a crowded field.

Career

Transition

Strategy

Facilitator: Dr. Vincent Soto
With: Shane Cueller, Don Gleason

Navigate change with clarity. Whether you’re leaving the military, shifting industries, or starting over, this workshop helps you reframe your path with purpose.

IT & Digital

Transformation

Facilitator: Luis Valdivieso
With: Josh Domingo, John Delacruz

Get ahead in a digital world. Discover key trends in IT, learn about roles in cybersecurity, systems administration, and explore how digital transformation shapes the future of work.

Corporate

Resume

Writing &

Strategic

referral

outreach

Facilitator: Sunny Shaffer

Your resume is your brand. Learn how to position yourself for corporate roles and master the art of asking for referrals that lead to real results.

VA

Disability

rating

Facilitator: Sharron Stewart

Get the clarity you deserve. From eligibility to appeal, this workshop walks you through the VA disability process — led by a veteran advocate who’s been there.

Talent

sourcing

strategy

Facilitator: Dean Da Costa

With: Steve Levy, Jeremy Da Costa

See hiring through a recruiter’s lens. Learn reverse sourcing strategies, insider tools, and how to make yourself discoverable in a competitive job market.

Be part of

something

bigger.

Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next big move, the KEY Workshop Series was created with you in mind — accessible, actionable, and community-backed.

Questions?

Collaborations?

Reach out to us at connect@keyc.org