DC Black MBA Will Host Workshop Series for Women
The three-part program starting October 22, 2026, aims to help Black women reassess their career paths and personal goals.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Remote Work
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Beginning October 22, 2026, the DC Black MBA will launch a three-part workshop series for Black women in the Washington metropolitan region. The program, titled Leading with Intention by Investing in Self, follows a period of significant job losses in the professional sector.
Why it matters
The organization created this series to help attendees navigate their careers and define future professional and personal success. It addresses challenges faced by a demographic that makes up 14.1% of the female workforce.
Approximately 251,000 Black women lost their jobs between January and August 2025, contributing to a net decline in employment. Separately, Maryland saw a reduction of 25,000 federal jobs during the same year.
The players
DC Black MBA
This professional organization works to support the advancement of Black business professionals in the Washington area.
Blu Topaz Inc. Educational Consulting
This firm provides professional consulting services and partnered with the local MBA group to facilitate the upcoming workshop series.
The details
Partnering with Blu Topaz Inc. Educational Consulting, the series consists of three in-person workshops featuring guest facilitators. Sessions focus on identity, addressing limiting beliefs, and prioritizing self-care for local professional women.
Timeline
The first workshop session takes place on October 22, 2026.
Additional sessions are scheduled for October 29 and November 5, 2026.
Market Landscape
This workshop series addresses the 2025 employment decline among Black women by providing targeted professional resources. It reflects a broader shift toward community-based career support as local professionals navigate instability in sectors like federal employment.
Participants in the Washington area can use these workshops to reassess their career trajectories following recent economic volatility. The in-person format provides direct access to facilitators focused on overcoming professional hurdles.
The takeaway
These workshops provide a structured environment for women to address career transitions and personal growth. Attendees should come prepared to identify their specific professional limiting beliefs to maximize the sessions.
Further reading
Find more information about professional support programs in the Remote Work section.
More information
To register for the workshops, visit the DC Black MBA website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Washington Informer.
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