This two-part program explores two key transition points: training lab selection and industry transition. You will spend four to seven years working for one person in a small group. Don’t you think this is worth a little pre-work to make sure it will be a good fit and get you where you want to go in the future? This presentation gives practical tips for what to look for and how to find it when choosing a new lab and is a must-hear for all young scientists. Is transition to industry the end of academic science — for example, working on projects from start to end, publications, and collaborations? This workshop is designed to explore this transition and discuss different ways to keep yourself scientifically engaged in your field of interest.