SEGO NEXT
Step back into your professional story
Sego Next starts wherever you are and helps you build the skills, presence, and community to start your next chapter and make your story your own.
You're ready for Sego Next if...
You took time off for your family, health, or something else entirely. Now you’re ready to bring your full self back to work.
You’re capable of more than your current role asks of you, and you’re ready to close the gap.
You’re not sure what you bring to the table anymore, and you’re ready to find out.
You want to walk back into work with people in your corner, not figure it out alone.
What We'll Cover
Week
01
Know the Value of Your Value
Discover your unique value living in the margins of your resume.
Week
02
Know Your Aptitudes and Transferable Skills
Mine your skills to outline your professional identity.
Week
03
Work-Life Integration and Delegation
A new job means new routines. Prep your home life for this new chapter.
Week
04
Tell Your Story
Refine your resume to highlight what you bring to the table, not just the gaps and pivots.
Week
05
Show Up Online
Learn how to use LinkedIn as your best professional tool for job hunting and networking.
Week
06
Connect and Graduate
Meet your new community partners to continue adding to your story.
Sego Next Program Details
Career Stage
Returning to work
Format
Cohort-based, in-person
Duration
6 weeks
Time Commitment
Once a week, Mondays 10:00am–12:00pm
registration deadline
September 14, 2026
next cohort starts
September 28, 2026
Cohort Size
30
Investment
$195
Learn from those who paved the way
Heidi Degraffenried
Executive Strategist
Nicole Carpenter
Programs Director, Sego Leadership & Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
Angela Ashurst
COO, BookSmarts Accounting & Founder, Upword Resume
Melanie Jones
CEO, Sego Leadership
Jen Hunsaker
Marketing Director, Sego Leadership
“Sego Next is for any woman looking to up her game in the business world. I learned so much from those presenting: all successful businesseswomen who know what it takes to make it in the business world.”
Karalee Anjewierden
2025 Alumna
“Returning to the workforce after an employment gap is overwhelming and difficult! But I’m grateful I jumped and for everyone I met along the way!”
Rachel Howe
2025 Alumna
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I’ve been out of the workforce for many years, not just a few?
Sego Next is designed for returners, no matter how long you’ve been away. Wherever you’re starting from, this program meets you there.
Is this program only for women returning after having children?
No, it’s for anyone who has a “resume gap” or feels underemployed.
What’s the time commitment outside of the weekly sessions?
About 1 hour of homework every week. After each class, you’ll leave with a worksheet to complete before the next class.
Can my employer help cover the cost if I’m currently working but looking to move up?
Yes, of course. Let us know if you need assistance.
I’m not sure what I even want to do next. Is this program still for me?
You don’t need a plan yet. The skills you’ll learn here apply no matter where your story goes next.
I haven’t worked in my field in years. Will I be behind everyone else in the room?
Not at all. Your stories may differ, but you’ll all be in the room for the same reason: get back to writing your career story.
What if I don’t have a clear ‘story’ to tell yet?
You don’t need to know what you want to do yet. Sego Next will give you practical skills to get started and confidently figure it out along the way.
What if I can’t attend an in-person class?
We currently don’t offer a virtual option. Aside from the information, the real value is in your cohort and meeting women who understand where you’ve been and what you’re trying to do. We understand life happens. You’ll have access to all of the slides and notes shared by the instructors.
Do you offer a payment plan or scholarships?
We may be able to help. Let us know if you need financial assistance.
Ready to pick up where you left off?
Registration closes September 14, 2026
Next cohort starts September 28, 2026