Navigating Career Transition in Today’s Job Market 2/19

This session offers a grounded, educational look at modern career transition strategies. Wharton Club members & guests are invited!

Navigating Career Transition in Today’s Job Market

This session offers a grounded, educational look at modern career transition strategies — from traditional employment to consulting portfolios and franchise ownership. Designed for professionals seeking clarity and control, this discussion focuses on aligning career decisions with your season of life, goals, and values.

Event Overview

Today’s job market is evolving, and experienced professionals are increasingly reassessing how they want to work, earn, and lead in their next chapter. This session offers a grounded, educational look at modern career transition strategies — from traditional employment to consulting portfolios and franchise ownership. Designed for professionals seeking clarity and control, this discussion focuses on aligning career decisions with your season of life, goals, and values.

Corliss Jackson is a strategist, consultant, and entrepreneur who works at the intersection of leadership, growth, and career transition. With years of experience helping professionals and businesses navigate change, Corliss is known for her ability to simplify complexity, ask the right questions, and turn uncertainty into clear, executable plans.

She is the founder of Manifest Consulting Group, a government contracting firm supporting federal, state, and local agencies across Human Capital Management, Program Management, Leadership Development, and Technology Management. Through Boss-Builders, Corliss advises aspiring and transitioning entrepreneurs on franchise ownership—helping them evaluate opportunities, understand investment models, and choose businesses aligned with their goals and lifestyle. She also leads Manifest Careers (formerly Fed Job Results), where she supports professionals navigating career transitions and leadership growth.

Corliss brings a practical and empowering approach to transition—helping experienced professionals reframe change, recognize their value, and move forward with confidence and intention.

Requirements & How to Attend

This event is open to all professionals, but advance registration is required. Use the form below to register.

• Scroll to the bottom of the page and purchase a ticket using the provided form.

• You’ll receive a confirmation email with event details.

• Show up ready to learn, network and connect!

• Wharton Club Members:
• Lifetime & President's Club Members: You may purchase tickets for yourself and up to 3 guests:
• Other Wharton Club members: May purchase ticket for yourself