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• Writing Excellence: Foundations - Spring 2025

  • Start
    May 07, 2025
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  • End
    May 28, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Online Classroom

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  Writing Excellence: Foundations

  Training Program

  

  Classes will meet on Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., ET

  May 7 - 28, 2025

  Registration Fee:
  $595 NRWA Members
  $770 Nonmembers (includes one year membership)

  

  What the training includes:

  • Six hours of instruction covering four core modules, with an additional 90 minutes of instruction for each add-on modules.
  • Four PowerPoint slide decks, dozens of worksheets, writing samples, and supplemental resources, plus quizzes to assess your understanding.
  • Live discussion and Q&A during the pilot program (one-on-one mentoring calls with the instructor following completion of the on-demand program).

  Click here to learn more about the Writing Excellence: Foundations training program.

  *All materials are the exclusive property of the NRWA. Participants may not copy, share, or distribute materials.
  

  

  By participating in this training program, you are agreeing to let the instructor/facilitator call you by name during the presentation when addressing questions or sharing information. You also understand that sessions will be recorded and may be made available to other NRWA members/nonmembers, during and after the program is completed, for further review.

  Should you wish to remain anonymous, please request this in writing to AdminManager@TheNRWA.com when you register for the course/webinar.

  
  

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• DOMS for New Business Owners

  • When
    May 08, 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  From Passion to Profit:

  Building a Thriving Resume Writing & Coaching Business

  Thursday, May 8, 2025
  4:00 P.M. — 5:00 P.M. ET

  
  

  Join NRWA's New Business Owners Directors of Member Support for an insightful discussion featuring a panel of experienced business owners -Dr. Heather Rothbauer-Wanish, Paula Christensen, & Shoni Bell - who have successfully built and sustained their business in this industry. They’ll share the highs, the lows, and unexpected challenges they’ve faced - along with the rewards of being their own boss. This discussion will provide valuable tips, lessons learned, and inspiration to help you navigate the business side of resume writing and career coaching. 

  
  

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• Webinar: Improve Your Performance as an Elite Writer

  • When
    May 09, 2025
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  Improve Your Performance as an Elite Writer

  
  

  Presented by: Dawn Rasmussen

  May 9, 2025  |  12:30 – 1:30 p.m., ET

  Just as exceptional athletes rely on training to optimize their performance, professional writers must continually refine their craft to stay at the top of their game. In this webinar, you’ll gain actionable strategies to enhance your writing productivity and creativity. This session is designed to give you the tools you need to perform at your highest level.

  In this webinar you will learn how to:

  • Overcome creative blocks and stay in the zone by mastering a focused writing mindset.
  • Deliver impactful, sharp writing that stands out by cutting through the noise of client clutter.
  • Write faster without compromising creativity and excellence.

  Dawn Rasmussen, a certified résumé writer, is the president of Portland, Oregon-based Pathfinder Writing and Career Services and author of “Forget Job Security: Build Your Marketability,” the first-ever book that provides a complete roadmap on how to manage your career.

  This one-hour webinar is $19.99 for members and $39.99 for nonmembers and qualifies for 1 CEU. It will be recorded and distributed to everyone who registered, whether attended live or not. 

  
  

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• Webinar: ​​LinkedIn Best Practices 2025​

  • When
    May 20, 2025
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  ​​LinkedIn Best Practices 2025​ 

  
  

  Presented by:​ Kenneth Lang​ 

  May 20, 2025|  12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET  

  Don’t miss this live LinkedIn best practices webinar focusing on AI from both a job seeker’s and a small business owner’s perspective. 

  In this webinar, you will discover  

  • How to embrace, rather than fear, AI. 
  • Ways to market yourself through engagement and collaboration. 
  • That networking doesn’t have to be a dirty word as long as you don’t "pitch slap" others.​ 

  ​​Kenneth Lang is the co-founder of My Networking Central, a searchable database for networking events and speakers. He also serves as a brand specialist for Lee Hecht Harrison, an outplacement service, focusing on LinkedIn best practices and helping small business owners maximize their presence on LinkedIn. He’s also a job search advocate and job seeker cheerleader. He resides in Wayne, NJ with his wife​. 

  This one-hour webinar is $19.99 for members and $39.99 for nonmembers and does not qualify for 1 CEU. It will be recorded and distributed to everyone who registered, whether attended live or not. 

  
  

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• Member Quarterly Call - Experienced Business Owners

  • When
    May 22, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Member Quarterly Call - 

  Experienced Business Owners

  Thursday, May 22, 2025
  11:30 A.M. — 12:30 p.m., ET

  Open to NRWA Members Only

  Are you ready to connect with your fellow experienced business owners to share ideas, get inspiration, and expand your network?

  Join us for our Quarterly Member Mixer!

  Keep an eye on the NRWA Member Forum Facebook Group for specific topics or to ask your burning questions. Hosted by Donna Shannon, Director of Member Services – Experienced Business Owners (East).

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• Webinar: ​​The Interview Advantage: Help Your Client Become the RARE Candidate

  • When
    June 20, 2025
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  The Interview Advantage: Help Your Client Become the RARE Candidate

  
  

  Presented by:

  Gina Riley

  June 20, 2025 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET

  As career professionals, we know that interview preparation can make or break a candidate’s journey. But what if you had a repeatable, teachable method that helps your clients walk into any interview with strategic business insight and stories that resonate?

  In this session, career coach and author Gina Riley (upcoming book Qualified Isn’t Enough 9/9/25) introduces her RARE Candidate Framework—a structured, coachable approach to interview prep built around real-world insights as an executive search consultant.

  You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how to guide clients through high-stakes interview scenarios using the RARE method: Research, Align, Read the Room, and Evaluate. You'll learn how to help clients align stories using the SOAR framework, and build confidence to show up as their best selves.

  You’ll walk away with tools to

  • Apply the RARE method to sharpen your clients’ storytelling and presence.
  • Help clients go beyond Google and Glassdoor to build a business thesis.
  • Align client experiences and impact stories with the company’s needs.
  • Coach clients to read stakeholder cues and show up with executive presence.
  • Use frameworks that support client decision-making: “Is this job right for me?”

  Gina Riley is transforming how executives approach job search and career transitions. With nearly a decade in corporate HR at Intel and experience as an executive search consultant for Talence Group, she has led CEO, COO, and CFO searches across industries, trained hundreds in talent selection, and gained unique insight into what stands out in competitive leadership searches. She is an Official Member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and will release her first book with Advantage Forbes Books, Qualified Isn't Enough: Develop Your Story, Land The Interview, Win The Job. In it, Riley shares her comprehensive understanding of both sides of executive hiring.

  This one-hour webinar is $19.99 for members and $39.99 for nonmembers and does not quality for 1 CEU. It will be recorded and distributed to everyone who registered, whether attended live or not.

  
  

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• NCOPE (Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert) Certification - August/September (3 CEUs)

  • Start
    August 07, 2025
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    12:30 PM
  • End
    September 04, 2025
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    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Online Classroom
  • Spaces left
    24

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  NCOPE (Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert) Certification

  August/September 2025

  Unleashing the Power of LinkedIn

  to Brand and Boost Job Seeker Success

  Two-hour sessions will take place on

  Thursday, August 7, 2025 - September 4, 2025

  

  A Groundbreaking Certification

  As the only nonprofit dedicated to supporting resume writers and career professionals, the NRWA is delighted to announce the launch of this powerful certification program designed to help you help job seekers by unleashing the power of LinkedIn.

  Certification Includes
  

  • 5 weekly, live, two-hour sessions conducted via GotoWebinar.
  • OR - Attend at your convenience! Within 24-hours following live sessions, recordings will be provided (active for 3 months)
  • Handouts for each session, resource pages, copy of all presentation slides and homework sheets
  • An NCOPE Certification logo for you to proudly display on your website and personal business marketing collateral.
  • Three CEU credits.

  • Weekly NCOPE Open Office Hours – Open Forum Zoom Call – To review or ask questions on anything LinkedIn, screen sharing, group collaboration. The office hours will be held the following Wednesday after each class from 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m, ET. 

  • Once you earn your NCOPE, you can join the monthly NCOPE open office hours held on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m., ET. You may also join our NCOPE-only LinkedIn group.

  

  Member Rate: $750 | Nonmember Rate: $925*

  Pricing includes all handouts, homework,
  and a multiple-choice certification quiz.
  

  Given the speed with which LinkedIn practices evolve, certification is valid for one year. The annual recertification fee is $129. To recertify, you will be required to watch two 90-minute webinars and pass two corresponding quizzes with a combined score of 80%. 

  *Nonmember rate includes one-year membership with the NRWA.

  

  Participants who receive a score of >80% on the end-of-course multiple-choice exam will earn certification.

  Educational materials are the exclusive property of the NRWA. Participants may not copy, share, or distribute educational materials.

  

  By participating in this training program, you are agreeing to let the instructor/facilitator call you by name during the presentation when addressing questions or sharing information. You also understand that sessions will be recorded and may be made available to other NRWA members/nonmembers, during and after the program is completed, for further review.

  Should you wish to remain anonymous, please request this in writing to AdminManager@TheNRWA.org when you register for the course/webinar.

  

  NRWA Payment and Refund Policy

  Payment must be received in full prior to the course start date. Registration with online payment is preferred, but Individuals may register online and mail a check to NRWA’s administrative office.

  An individual’s placement in a course is not finalized until payment is received in full. Refunds will not be issued for coursework, training, or certification once initiated. Registration fees will be refunded up to two weeks prior to the first class at 100%, less a $75 termination charge. No refunds will be provided within two weeks of the class start date. Refund requests must be made in writing to adminmanager@thenrwa.org.

  
  

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• Member Quarterly Call - Experienced Business Owners

  • When
    August 19, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Member Quarterly Call - 

  Experienced Business Owners

  Tuesday, August 19, 2025
  11:30 A.M. — 12:30 p.m., ET

  Open to NRWA Members Only

  Are you ready to connect with your fellow experienced business owners to share ideas, get inspiration, and expand your network?

  Join us for our Quarterly Member Mixer!

  Keep an eye on the NRWA Member Forum Facebook Group for specific topics or to ask your burning questions. Hosted by Donna Shannon, Director of Member Services – Experienced Business Owners (East).

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• Member Quarterly Call - Experienced Business Owners

  • When
    November 18, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Member Quarterly Call - 

  Experienced Business Owners

  Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  11:00 A.M. — 12:00 p.m., ET

  Open to NRWA Members Only

  Are you ready to connect with your fellow experienced business owners to share ideas, get inspiration, and expand your network?

  Join us for our Quarterly Member Mixer!

  Keep an eye on the NRWA Member Forum Facebook Group for specific topics or to ask your burning questions. Hosted by Donna Shannon, Director of Member Services – Experienced Business Owners (East).

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