Transitioning Public Service Experience to Private Sector Impact (Pt. 1)

Transitioning Public Service Experience to Private Sector Impact (Pt. 1)

Author: NCSEA October 29, 2025 Duration: 39:58

On this episode of On Location, hosts Tim Lightner (eWorldEnterprise Solutions) and Barbara Lacina discuss the topic of transition from public service to the private sector. The conversation was prompted by recent reduction in force (RIF) events within the federal government and is of value to others who are considering making the shift to private sector employment . Guests Tanguler Gray (Executive VP of Operations, SMI); Laura Roth (recently retired as the Child Support Practice Lead and Director, CGI Technologies andSolutions Inc.), and Matt Lyons (Director of Public Sector Partnerships, SteadyIQ), all of whom have experience making this career shift, share their personal transition summaries and advice. Key topics include identifying transferable skills, adapting to new roles, and job searching tips for the private sector. This is part-one of a two-part series.

Resources that are available to those seeking/needing to make this transition: 

o  NCSEA 5/29/25 NCSEA Helps May 2025 Webinar: Navigating Change: Polished Resumes and Confident Interviews

o  NCSEA 7/31/25 NCSEA Helps July 2025 Webinar:  Transitioning Public Service Experience into Private Sector Impact

o  HSITAG Talent Bank:  https://hsitag.org/news/talent-bank/

o  APHSA:  APHSA Career Center Account Benefits:  AmericanPublic Human Services Association (APHSA), APHSA Career Center|Find Your CareerHere

o  NCSEA Job Board: https://www.ncsea.org/resources-info/job-board/



Ever wonder what happens when you pull a microphone out at a conference or a community meeting? That's the spirit of NCSEA On Location. Instead of polished studio sessions, this podcast captures conversations where they naturally happen-in hallways after a panel, at international gatherings, or in quiet corners of bustling events. You'll hear directly from Human Services professionals, from caseworkers to policy architects, along with advocates and community stakeholders who are deeply involved in the system. The discussions are immediate and grounded, offering a raw, unfiltered look at the challenges and innovations in public service. Each episode feels like you’ve stepped into a meaningful, spontaneous dialogue, one that continues long after the formal agenda ends. The authentic atmosphere is even complemented by original music from Joe Mamlin, whose granted compositions frame these real-world recordings. Brought to you by NCSEA, this series is for anyone curious about the human stories behind government services, preferring the sound of genuine exchange over a rehearsed script. Tune in to a podcast that truly travels, bringing you voices from the field exactly as they were heard on the ground.
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