NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education presents Career Catalyst Conversations, a free bimonthly webinar series designed to help professionals navigate change, sharpen their skills and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world of work. Each session features an industry leader sharing insights on the topics that matter most to today’s leaders and career-minded professionals.

This series connects learning with action, giving you the strategies and perspectives to move your career and organization forward.

Webinars Will Resume in the Fall

Why Attend?

Participants will explore how to focus their search, communicate their value with confidence and build relationships that lead to stronger opportunities. We will examine current labor market realities and name the systemic barriers that shape the job search experience. Through practical exercises and peer dialogue, attendees will walk away with a tailored plan to pursue roles that align with their strengths, values, and long-term goals.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Incorporate updated best practices in your resume and cover letters.
• Understand the reality of the current job market: a time of career transition, volume of applicants, and wages. 
• Distinguish between high-leverage and low-leverage job search activities and prioritize your time accordingly.
• Identify roles and organizations that align with your strengths, values, and career direction.

Who Should Attend

• Individuals currently experiencing a career transition and those planning a career change in the year(s) ahead.
• Individuals supporting or mentoring friends, coworkers, or family members currently navigating the challenges of today’s hiring landscape.
• Professionals wanting to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and updates in the workforce and hiring ecosystem to stay ahead of the curve.

Invest just one hour every other month to gain fresh ideas and practical tools that can help you lead with confidence.

Previous Conversations

Leadership in the AI Era: Kacy Webster

The AI era isn’t coming. It’s already here — and it’s rewriting the rules of business.In this webinar we cut through the noise and hype to uncover the real strategic shifts AI is driving. You’ll gain clarity on why AI represents a once-in-a-century inflection point, what it demands from today’s executives and why delaying action may be the riskiest move of all.

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Assertive Communication for Career Growth: Divya Parekh

In today’s competitive workplaces, staying quiet can mean being overlooked, while speaking too forcefully risks damaging relationships. This interactive session introduces three practical frameworks and a fresh take on archetypes that reveal hidden patterns in professional presence.

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Navigating Today’s Job Market: Kristine Sloan

Today’s job market feels noisy and overwhelming, pushing many candidates to apply broadly, only to hear nothing back. This workshop offers a different approach, grounded in clarity and how hiring actually works. Through practical exercises and peer dialogue, you’ll leave with a tailored plan to pursue roles aligned with your strengths, values and goals.

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How to Own Your Career in a Changing Work Landscape: Chelsea C. Williams

Employment experts predict that the rapid pace of change in employment will require individuals to become lifelong learners to prepare them for multiple career changes during their working lives. Owning your career means putting yourself in the driver’s seat of your decision-making. It means being proactive versus reactive in maximizing opportunities, relationships, and personal passions. In a changing world of work, during significant uncertainty, owning the career challenges you to adapt, pivot, and propel in alignment with your values and vision.

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