Public to Private Sector: Career Transition Accelerator
Transitioning careers requires more than a resume update. It requires a shift in your mindset, language, confidence, and strategy. This program is designed to help professionals clearly articulate their value, navigate today’s evolving job market, and position themselves for success beyond the public sector.
Through interactive workshops, hands-on exercises, and live coaching, participants will rebuild their professional identity, develop job search and networking strategies, and gain a practical understanding of private-sector business thinking. The program equips participants with the tools, confidence, and action plan needed to move forward with clarity, credibility, and momentum.
Program at a Glance
- Begins: April 9, 2026
- Registration Deadline: March 26, 2026
- Delivery Method: In-Person
- Full program fee: $1295 +HST
- Location: 1125 Colonel By Drive, 6th floor Nicol Building, Ottawa, ON
- Funding available
Topics and Dates
| Module | Topic | Winter 2026 Dates (6:00pm – 9:00pm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identity Shift and Career Positioning | April 9, 2026 |
| 2 | Job Search Strategy and Current Market | April 16, 2026 |
| 3 | How to Network Effectively | April 23, 2026 |
| 4 | Private Sector Business Thinking | April 30, 2026 |
Coaching
Every participant receives a dedicated one hour private coaching session after completing the program. This is designed to help them personalize what they learned and accelerate their transition into the private sector.
This individualized session gives participants the space to go deeper, apply insights to their unique situation, and walk away with a clear, confident action plan. Whether they need support refining their transition story, optimizing their job search materials, preparing for interviews, or strengthening their networking strategy, this session ensures they leave fully equipped to move forward.
Our goal is to ensure you leave the program not only with knowledge, but with clarity, confidence, and a customized plan to successfully transition from the public to private sector.
Reasons to Enroll
Redefine your professional identity with confidence
Gain job search strategies for today’s market
Tell compelling stories that showcase your impact
Build meaningful connections
Understand how the private sector thinks and operates
Leave with an actionable career plan
Who Should Attend
- Public sector professionals considering a transition to the private sector
- Mid-career professionals seeking clarity, confidence, and career repositioning
- Government employees navigating identity shifts, layoffs, or restructuring
- Professionals returning to the workforce or changing industries
- Professionals looking to strengthen their professional brand and job search strategies
Instructor
Jesika Arseneau
- Founder and CEO – Forge and Haven