PowerToFly closed out our 2025 summit series with a powerful event on Supporting Veterans, Active Service Members and Military Spouses. Hosted November 19th & 20th (the same month as Veteran's Day in the US), this two-day event featured five hours of fireside chats & workshops featuring veterans and allies followed by an interactive job fair with over 6,000 open roles.
The summit may have finished but you can still watch the inspiring conversations and explore new opportunities right here!
Relive the event
Recordings of all of our summit talks are now available to watch on demand. Relive the whole event HERE.
Scroll down to the schedule (about halfway down the page) and click on the talk you'd like to watch.
Our sponsors
We want to thank our amazing sponsor Esri for helping to make this event possible.
Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. They take a geographic approach to problem-solving, brought to life by modern GIS technology. Since 1969, they have supported customers with geographic science and geospatial analytics, what we call The Science of Where®. By enabling customers to design more efficient cities, deliver clean water and electricity, fight crime, slow climate change, and stamp out disease, Esri is helping create the maps that run the world and make the world a better place.
Learn more about their open roles here.
There's also still time to apply for roles at our job fair sponsors. Altogether, they are hiring for over 6,000 open global roles:
Featured Talk
Mission: Career Transition — Translating Your Military Experience for Civilian Success
Making the transition from military to civilian employment can feel like stepping into a whole new world with its own language and expectations. In this session, three veterans now leading at Esri will share their insights on how to translate your military experience into language that resonates with private-sector employers. You’ll learn how to highlight your transferable skills, reframe accomplishments using corporate terminology, and communicate your value with confidence. The conversation will also explore how companies can continue to support veterans after they’re hired, from Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), inclusive benefits, and mentorship opportunities. Whether you’re preparing for your next mission or helping others find success in theirs, this discussion offers real-world strategies for thriving beyond the uniform. Watch it here.
More amazing conversations
Check out these other amazing talks:
Operation Career Launch: Finding Your Next Career
Looking to make a big career transition, like moving from active service into the private sector? Then join us for a candid with AJ Ashley, a veteran and talent-acquisition leader who knows first-hand how to translate military experience into corporate success. With his deep insight into how companies value service-driven leadership, AJ will share actionable strategies for bridging the gap between military and civilian careers. He’ll walk through real-world examples of how to articulate your unique skills, build your network, and position yourself for the next mission in the private sector. Whether you’re just beginning the transition, looking to accelerate your civilian trajectory or you’re an ally looking to help, this fireside chat offers inspiration, clarity, and a path forward.
Connecting the Dots: A Template for Military Spouses to Tell Their Unique Career Stories
Military service members aren’t the only ones who sacrifice during their active-duty years; their spouses do, too. This is not widely acknowledged or understood, however, so they face even more difficulty in the job search process than their service member spouses do. This talk will identify the unique challenges a military spouse faces when trying to establish and/or maintain a career, and provide instruction on how to “connect the dots” of their often-crooked career path so it makes sense to hiring managers and recruiters.
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Need more resources? We've got you!
Are you a veteran, service member or military spouse looking to make a career transition? Or perhaps you are looking for ways to better support your colleagues? Check out these amazing resources organized by our partners at Prepare to Launch:
- 4 Essential Messages for Every Military Spouse Career Story - Use this script to turn your career break and military spouse experience into a powerful asset. Watch this YouTube video to see this script played out and customize it for yourself.
- Prepare to Launch U partners with FourBlock to offer a 10-week comprehensive Career Readiness Program for military spouses relaunching, pivoting, or advancing their careers. Learn more about it here.
- Other helpful resources for military spouses are Hiring Our Heroes and American Corporate Partners.
- Visit your installation's Military Family Readiness Center for information on local employment opportunities, education and training.
