{"id":2058,"date":"2017-07-03T14:45:03","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T18:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/?page_id=2058"},"modified":"2024-05-01T12:28:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T16:28:15","slug":"start-here","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/start-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18635\" src=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Start-Here-page-300x100.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1383\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Start-Here-page-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Start-Here-page-120x40.png 120w, https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Start-Here-page-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Start-Here-page.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1383px) 100vw, 1383px\" \/><br \/>\n<br clear=\"all\" \/><span style=\"color: #00859b; font-size: 32px; line-height: 120%;\"><strong>Ready to restart your career after caregiving?<br \/>\nStart here.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Path Forward! We\u2019re on a mission to help people return to work after a break for caregiving.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for advice, inspiration, and job opportunities \u2014 you&#8217;ve come to the right place. We understand career breaks and value your skills, experiences, and vast potential. A good place to start? Sign up on the right for our newsletter to receive the latest career advice and job opportunities in your inbox.<br \/>\n<br clear=\"all\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"pf-two-col\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18642 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Explore.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Explore.png 254w, https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Explore-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\"><strong>Explore your options.<\/strong><br \/>\nReacquaint yourself with the job search and determine what you want in this next phase of your career.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign up for our newsletter to receive career advice and job alerts<\/li>\n<li>Be inspired by the <a href=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/path-forward-success-stories\/\">success stories<\/a> of returners like you<\/li>\n<li>Join us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/8682081\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> to connect with other returners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"pf-two-col\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Prepare.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Prepare.png 254w, https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Prepare-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Prepare your path.<\/strong><br \/>\nDo all the things that need doing! Learn how to re-write your resume, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and network like a pro.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn from our <a href=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/returner-resources\/\">helpful r<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/returner-resources\/\">esources<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/what-are-returnships\/\">FAQ: What Are Returnships?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"pf-two-col\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18649 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Apply.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Apply.png 254w, https:\/\/pathforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Apply-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\"><strong>Apply for returnships.<\/strong><br \/>\nMany forward-thinking employers offer returnship programs as a way to hire experienced professionals returning from a career break. As you embark on your job search, look into paid returnships as an alternative path to getting a job. It&#8217;s a win-win for both employers and returners.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/pathforward.org\/returnships\/\">Returnship Matcher<\/a> to find all companies offering returnships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This is an exciting time in your life and career! A new chapter is just beginning. Path Forward has helped thousands of people return to work and we look forward to being with you on this journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to restart your career after caregiving? 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