In the News: 10 Ideas For Career Development During The Slower Summer Months
The summer is a perfect time to focus on your career development! Book a coaching call and/or check out new opportunities
“For many professionals, the summer months can seem exceedingly quiet and a bit lifeless as many work colleagues head out on family vacations for weeks at a time, while some organizations may even shut down their offices for a brief period over the less busy, warm-weather months. But… summer can be a great time to take advantage of the business lull and focus on optimizing your work activities for career development, thus ensuring that the back half of your professional year will be a success.”
Read 10 Ideas for Career Development During the Slower Summer Months | Fairygodboss
Save the Date: The Foundations Program for Young Professionals with Disabilities
Applications for the Fall 2022 Cohort will be released on July 11th!
This program is designed to engage members of the Lime Network who are seeking to enhance their professional skills, expand their network, and develop a community of people with shared experiences.
Eligible members should:
- Be a member of the Lime Network
- Have 1-4 years of work experience
- Be a young professional with a disability
“The Lime Connect Foundations Program has been a great experience to build my self-confidence for networking and using disability as a strength. It provided an excellent supportive and safe space to reflect on challenges I’ve had so far throughout my career… It will provide you with the tools and new ways to think about disability.”– Dawei W., Foundations Spring 2022 Cohort
Learn more about the Foundations Program for Young Professionals with Disabilities
Register today for Lime Connect’s largest annual fundraising event – The Lime Connect Ride
Ride Virtually Sept 8th – Oct 8th | Live ride on Oct 8th in Reston, VA
Lime Connect is counting down until we kick off the start of their annual ride to rebrand disability. Now with more options to participate than ever, this event is perfect for your avid riding group, beginner family members, coworkers, friends, and more! Challenge yourself to go the distance! Choose your goal of a Century Ride, Metric Century, 30 Mile, 10 mile ride (or anything in between).
Note: Funds raised support the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for college-bound high school seniors with disabilities and the ongoing development of Lime Network members.
Learn more about Lime Connect Ride and register
Join a Lime Connect Community Group!
Lime Connect is hosting monthly community groups for their Network Members who identify as LGBTQIA2S+, Black, on the autism spectrum, and/or a Veteran! Share a safe space with your peers who may understand your intersecting identities.
Note: Please reach out using the same email address as your Lime Network account, so we can confirm your membership.
Hot Roles & Opportunities
Lime Connect partners have numerous opportunities posted for professionals and students from internships and entry-level to senior roles! Log into your Lime Network account, check them out, and apply today.
If you apply for any roles, please list Lime Connect as your referral source and contact recruiting@limeconnect.com to let them know so they can support your application!
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Log in to the Lime Network today and set up your Connections profile! Created as a tool to help you connect with other Lime Connect Network members, get started now, and build new lines of support with disclosure, networking, career development, and more!
Volunteers needed for Lime Connect Bike Ride!
Interested in being a volunteer for the Lime Connect Bike Ride? Lime Connect is in need of marketing and promotional support in the DC, Maryland and Virginia areas!
Email Lime Connect today if you would like more information