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Class of AY25 Information

 
Spouse and Family Program AY 25 Tentative Dates

Lunch and Learn – Family Series
Optional noontime presentations for AWC students and spouses (REP/DEP/Fellows) on topics related to families [Hour to 1.5 hour presentations on family-related]

  • 5 SEP 24, 1145-1315 – Setting Goals Together
  • 21 NOV 24, 1145-1315 – Caring for Aging Parents
  • 25 JAN 25, 1145-1315 – Paying for College
  • 20 MAR 25, 1145-1315 – Thinking about Retirement

Executive Leader Development Course for Spouses (ELDC-S)
Two- to three-hour executive skills sessions plus Supplemental Reading, Discussion Groups, and Journal Entries *Graduation from the USAWC ELDC-S course requires participation in monthly class meetings and associated out-of-class work, completion of the Facilitating Leadership and Group Skills (FLAGS) workshop, participation in the Senior Spouse Leadership Seminar (SSLS), and at least one of the two Spouse Reading Program events.

  • 12 SEP 24, 0930-1030 – ELDC-S Interest Meeting
  • 3 OCT 24, 0900-1200 – Strategic Thinking
  • 5 DEC 24, 0900-1200 – Understanding Data
  • 6 FEB 25, 0900-1200 – Strategic Communication
  • 6 MAR 24, 0900-1200 – Negotiations
  • 3 APR 24, 0900-1200 – Public Speaking
  • 8 MAY 24, 1145-1330 – ELDC-S Graduation (Students of graduating spouses Invited)

Facilitating Leadership and Group Skills (FLAGS)
Two opportunities:
FLAGS Facilitator Training – Six-day workshop to learn FLAGS curriculum and train to become a FLAGS workshop peer facilitator

  • 12 SEP 24, 1045-1145 – FLAGS Facilitator Interest Meeting
  • 7-11 OCT 24, 0900-1500 each day + Date TBD by group – FLAGS Facilitator Training
FLAGS Workshop – Four-day workshop led by peer facilitators
  • 27-30 JAN 25, 0900-1500 each day – FLAGS Workshop

Spouses' Reading Program (aka "Peggy's Book Club")

  • DEC 24 TBD
  • MAR 25 TBD

Other Core Spouse Personal and Professional Development Events

  • Self-Awareness for Self-Development Workshop (IPIP NEO) – 13 SEP 24, 1000-1200
  • Spouse Engagements in NYC (during National Security Staff Ride to NYC at the end of Oct 24)
  • Senior Spouse Leadership Seminar (SSLS) – 24-27 MAR 25, 0900-1500 each day

Spouse Employment Workshops
[Partnership with MSFP, Dept. of Labor, and Army Community Service, Location: TAP Classroom, 842 Sumner Rd.]

  • 17 SEP 24, 0930-1130 – "My Next Move" Career Planning
  • 15 OCT 24, 0930-1430 – Resume Workship
  • 19 NOV 24, 0930-1130 – LinkedIn Profiles
  • 21 JAN 25, 0930-1130 – LinkedIn Job Search
  • 18 FEB 25, 0930-1130 – Interviewing, TAP Classroom
  • 12 MAR 25, 0900-1200 – Federal Employment for Spouses
  • 15 APR 25, 0930-1130 – Salary Negotiation, TAP Classroom

MSFP "Sip and Share"
Coffee and informal conversation on topics of leadership and "How the US Army War College Works" for US and International spouses to build connection at the start of the USAWC year – every other Tuesday for two months

  • 13 SEP, 0900-1000
  • 27 SEP, 0900-1000
  • 11 OCT, 0900-1000