Offered as part of the Fall 2025 Odyssey Alumni Academy - courses exclusively for alumni and taught by esteemed members of our alumni community and faculty.
What's Next for Your Career? Let's Make A Plan.
The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association and Integrative Learning & Life Design are working together to bring alumni the clarity and confidence needed to create a fulfilling career in a world of rapid change and workplace uncertainty. The Alumni Life Design Experience (ALDE) empowers you to take charge of your professional path. This interactive, cohort-based course blends design thinking with career clarity—helping you identify your strengths, articulate your skills, and build a values-aligned roadmap for what's next.
You'll gain practical tools to move forward confidently, including how to leverage AI in your career development, enhance your professional storytelling, and set realistic goals with the support of a vibrant alumni network. Whether you're exploring a new direction, reentering the workforce, or seeking greater fulfillment, ALDE offers the structure, connection, and insight you need.
Future-proof your career. Invest in your growth. Join us for ALDE. We are thrilled to be on this journey with you to design the next chapters of your career and life.
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ALDE meets virtually 2x per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (5 Weeks / 10 sessions)
- October 21 / 23
- October 28 / 30
- November 4 / 6
- November 11 / 13
- November 18 / 20
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Participants who register before October 6, 2025 will receive a hard copy of the ALDE guidebook with exercises and prompts to use during the five-week experience. Digital .pdf copies will also be available.
-“This has been a wonderful experience for me because of all the resources, our amazing instructors, and, most importantly, all of us helping each other on this journey.” - Alumni Life Design Experience Participant, Cohort Spring 2025
-"I feel better equipped now to network within the JHU system and outside. I highly recommend this game-changing course to other alumni." -Alumni Life Design Experience Participant, Cohort Spring 2025
Call to Action
A small gift, a big impact—join us in reaching our $500 goal to provide tuition relief for current and future JHU alumni in need. Complete your donation in the registration process by selecting "Odyssey Programs" in the "Make a Gift" section when you make your donation. Every bit counts. Thank you.
Apply for Financial Aid
We’re committed to making our programs accessible and offer limited financial aid to those in need. Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to submit your request as soon as possible. Please complete this form to help us understand your needs. All information will remain confidential.
Refund Policy (Alumni Life Design Experience Course Only)
100% refund- Prior to the start of the course.
50% refund- During the first week of the course.
No refunds will be given after the first week.
Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within (5) business days.
Please visit odyssey.jhu.edu for additional course information.
