JOPDS is a premier professional development opportunities available to Reserve junior officers and is one of the only professional development seminars to emphasize joint service participation. To date, more than a thousand young officers from all services have benefited from these ROA events. JOPDS is open to all serving Reservists (O1-O4 and WO1-CW4) and is a reimburseable expense when attending on orders.

Registration for JOPDS Longbeach includes:  All Service Section meetings, Opening & Closing sessions, JOPDS Programs, offsite tour, table-top exhibits, breakfast and lunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday (including Memorial Breakfast), coffee breaks and the Mix, Mingle, Mentor Reception.

JOPDS Registration is now closed for online submission.  You can register onsite with no penalty-the registration rate remains $400.  If you are planning on registering onsite and need a hotel reservation, please contact Kim Echols at kechols@roa.org and provide your arrival and departure dates along with the name on the reservation.

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JOPDS Agendas Feature:

• A ciriculum tailored to professional development for Reservists
• Exclusive mentoring and networking opportunities
• Leadership development designed to maximize your potential in and out of uniform
• One on one career counseling from Senior Officers

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What Others Are Saying:

"From day one, the hands-on officer professional development and interactive speakers made a lasting impression on me. I will take this experience with me forever."

"Every JO can benefit from JOPDS - I will be sure to carry this message back to my commander and my unit. JOPDS was an excellent opportunity to expose JOs to senior leaders and potential mentors."

"The information I received here is priceless in helping us with our careers and professional growth - ROA, thank you."

Disclaimers

Eligibility: Open to all serving Reservists (O1-O4 and WO1-CW4). Funding is the individual's responsibility.

Registration and Payment: This is a reimbursable expense and a receipt will be included in your registration package for your travel voucher. *This seminar is a reimbursable expense if authorized on orders.

Uniform: Duty uniform for daytime events.  Business casual for evening activities.

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