Federal Workforce Transition Resources

Federal to Civilian Employment Opportunities

Should you be interested in pursuing a faculty or staff career in higher education, here are comprehensive listings of current open positions.

Career Counseling

Georgetown is offering career seminars for federal workers who have been displaced:

Next Chapter: Navigating Job Transitions & Federal-to-Civilian Career Moves

Presented by Lisa Andrews, PhD
Monday, March 31, 2025, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Whether you’re facing job loss, considering a career shift, or transitioning from federal service to the private sector, this session equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate change successfully.

Register

Career Pivot: Staying Resilient and Navigating the Job Search after a Layoff 

Presented by Annie Rao, Director, Graduate Career Center
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Navigating job loss can be a challenging and anxious experience that can leave you feeling adrift.  This session will help you to identify transferable skills, leverage your existing network, break into new professional spheres, identify goals, and create a plan.

Register

From Federal to Private: Tips and Tools to Transition your Resume

Presented by Annie Rao, Director, Graduate Career Center
Planned for mid-April. Check back for registration information.

Navigating Career Transitions: A Transformational Journey, A 2-Day Career Transition Experience for Federal Employees

Planned for July 2025. Check back for registration information.

Professional Development

Professional Certificates (30% Discount)

If you want to upskill, build new skills, or quickly pivot your career, we are providing short-term professional certificates across several fields at a 30% discount to displaced federal employees. (All certificates are eligible for the discount except for these programs.) For more information, registration assistance, and your 30% discount code, please contact the Georgetown School of Continuing Studies Enrollment Team at PDCprograms@georgetown.edu

Enroll in Graduate-Level Courses

If taking one or two courses with the option to pursue a Master’s degree in the future aligns with your goals, we also offer a visiting non-degree student program

Enroll in Summer Courses

You may enroll in summer courses at Georgetown across a variety of disciplines without applying to a degree program. 

Pursue a Master’s Degree (10% tuition scholarship)

If you’re seeking to deepen your expertise, expand your professional network, or transition to a new career, pursuing a master’s degree may be a valuable step.  

Georgetown is offering a 10% scholarship on the base tuition to current or recently separated federal civil government employees. This discount is applicable to current and former federal professionals applying to the Summer and Fall 2025 terms. Application must include proof of federal civil service employment or affected status. Some restrictions may apply.

In addition, we are waiving the application fee and extending the deadline to May 1 (or beyond for some programs) for those applying to start a master’s degree in Fall 2025 for nearly all master’s programs at Georgetown. (All master’s degree programs are eligible for the application fee waiver.) 

You can explore our master’s programs across multiple disciplines here. Please contact the program you’re interested in directly, and they will work with you to extend the application deadline and waive the fee.