{"id":919,"date":"2026-09-24T16:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T20:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/career-development\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=919"},"modified":"2026-09-24T16:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T20:20:13","slug":"skills-that-stay-with-you-how-service-shapes-careers-and-leadership","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/career-development\/event\/skills-that-stay-with-you-how-service-shapes-careers-and-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills That Stay With You: How Service Shapes Careers and Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Some experiences don&#8217;t just build your resume &#8211; they shape the leader you become.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Teaching, volunteering, mentoring, leading a student organization, serving your community &#8211; purpose-driven experiences have a way of developing skills that last far beyond a single role. Resilience. Adaptability. Empathy. Confidence. The ability to navigate uncertainty and help others succeed. These are the qualities employers value most, and they&#8217;re often built through experiences that challenge you to grow.<\/p>\n<p>Join <strong>Teach For America<\/strong> for this <strong>interactive virtual workshop<\/strong> exploring how service shapes leadership from the inside out. Through reflection, discussion, and real stories of growth, you&#8217;ll discover how meaningful experiences can influence not only your next opportunity, but the way you lead throughout your career.<\/p>\n<p>\u2728 <strong>During this workshop, you&#8217;ll:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore how service and other meaningful experiences develop lasting leadership skills.<\/li>\n<li>Reflect on experiences that have shaped your own growth and resilience.<\/li>\n<li>Hear stories of how purpose-driven work influences careers long after the experience ends.<\/li>\n<li>Identify transferable strengths and mindsets you can carry into future leadership opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>This workshop is a great fit if you&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Want to build leadership skills that will serve you throughout your career.<\/li>\n<li>Are curious about how purpose-driven experiences contribute to personal and professional growth.<\/li>\n<li>Are exploring opportunities like Teach For America, service programs, internships, or other leadership experiences.<\/li>\n<li>Want to better understand how meaningful experiences can shape your future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re considering Teach For America or simply looking for ways to grow as a leader, you&#8217;ll leave with a new perspective on how the experiences you choose today can continue shaping your career for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.teachforamerica.org\/wcc\/eh\/3686877\/lp\/5443795\/skills-that-stay-with-you-how-service-shapes-careers-and-leadership?partnerref=handshakeeventpage\"><strong>Reserve your spot today<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; we&#8217;d love to learn with you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>No prior leadership title or experience is required. 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