From the Washington Association of Professional Anthropologists
[Ed. note: Although focused on anthropology, the career paths in federal employment and post-departure strategies likely overlap significantly with those of sociologists. The presentations will focus on practical advice for career adaptations.]
"Through various mechanisms, the year 2025 has seen many sudden and unanticipated job losses among anthropologists employed by the federal government, either directly or at various contracting levels. What pivots have these changes caused in anthropological career tracks? What strategies have anthropologists used to seek new and meaningful jobs and careers? "Join WAPA for a roundtable discussion on how we adapt and move forward from federal agency, staff, and contractor cutbacks. Panelists will briefly summarize their experiences and what they have done to move forward in securing new jobs and/or careers. A discussant will summarize relevant patterns, followed by comments and questions from audience members. The goal is to generate ideas and approaches to manage through an uncertain future for professional anthropologists."
See full details and register on the WAPA website (membership not required).
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