Economic Empowerment & Innovation Center
Clear
Path

Designed for professionals displaced from federal, public, or private sector roles due to workforce reductions.

8 weeks
of coaching
No cost,
no prerequisites
Faith-grounded community
Inaugural cohort begins
August 8
The Challenge We Are Responding To

A historic workforce disruption in the DMV region.

Many of the professionals affected have now been without employment for more than a year. The scale of agency closures and Reductions in Force overwhelmed traditional reemployment pathways, turning what should have been a short transition into prolonged hardship for families and the broader regional economy. These are not entry-level job seekers. They are seasoned professionals with advanced degrees, federal leadership experience, and deep expertise. They need more than a job board. They need strategic career infrastructure: coaching, accountability, and a clear path forward.

56K
Jobs lost in the DMV region in 2025
96%
From federal workforce reductions
3.5x
The national average unemployment increase
7.5%
Unemployment rate for Black women

Sources: Brookings Institution, March 2026 · Yahoo News / TPM, March 2026

Introducing ClearPath

We begin with the whole person.

ClearPath is an 8-week career coaching program providing personalized, strategic support for individuals navigating career transitions.

01

Clarity Before Direction

We ground participants in who they are: their strengths, values, and contribution patterns, before asking where they should work.

02

Strategy Before Search

We work with each participant to build a Strategic Roadmap with clear targets, timelines, and accountability.

03

Accountability by Design

Group coaching, peer accountability, one-on-one check-ins, and a community that holds each other through the process.

What Sets ClearPath Apart

Complementary to existing workforce programs, not a replacement.

Not One-Size-Fits-All

Assessment-Driven

Three validated assessments identify each participant’s natural talents, contribution strengths, and career interests before the program begins. Coaching is then tailored to where each person actually is.

From Loss to Launch

The Whole Person

Losing a job is not just a career event. It is a personal one. Over eight weeks, participants address the psychology of job loss, then build and refine their path forward with coaching and accountability.

Faith-Grounded Community

Lower Barriers, Higher Purpose

No cost and no prerequisites. ClearPath is built and led by faith-based believers who bring both professional expertise and genuine care for the people they serve.

A Disciplined First Cohort

Built carefully, by practitioners.

The inaugural is designed to validate quality coaching and meaningful outcomes before it scales.

Cohort size

Approximately 50 participants, capped to protect coaching ratios and outcomes.

Selection

A structured intake process for fit and readiness, not first-come, first-served.

Measurement

Participant feedback at every session, with an outcomes report after the inaugural.

Format

Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, plus bi-weekly one-on-one coaching.

Cost

Free. No prerequisites and no documentation requirements.

The curriculum was developed collaboratively with credentialed career coaching practitioners, HR professionals, organizational development specialists, and workforce development experts, built on proven methodologies and industry standards.

The Bigger Vision
The inaugural will prioritize displaced unemployed and underemployed professionals. Those in transition or preparing for a transition may also apply.
Key Dates

From announcement to graduation.

Review the session recording, then apply before the deadline.

June 12
Application opens
July 10
Application closes, review begins
July 21
Selections communicated
Aug 8
Inaugural cohort begins
Sep 26
Final session and graduation
Post-inaugural
Outcomes report published
Information Session

Get to know ClearPath

Recorded June 11 · 7:00 PM

Watch the full information session at your own pace.

Sign Up

Apply to the inaugural cohort.

ClearPath — 8-week career coaching initiative, applications close June 30, inaugural cohort begins August 8

The cohort is capped at approximately 50 participants and selected through a structured intake process, not first-come, first-served.

Application opens June 12