Your Vision, Realized.

We are committed to unlocking the quiet power at AGADA Edge, believing in the potential, even during those times when you don’t know where to begin.

Perhaps you are a student with greater aspirations than your resume suggests.

A recent graduate struggling with rejection letters and self-doubt.

A career transition involves staring blankly at an empty page, unsure of where to start.

We are AGADA Edge: we exist to meet you where you are on that dreamt-of journey and build a bridge to your next step.

With decades of workforce development expertise and a commitment to real-world change, AGADA Edge provides affordable, expertly crafted resources to help you emerge with clarity, confidence, and a solid game plan.

Whether you're launching a new adventure, breathing fresh life into your career, or completely redefining your professional path, we offer more than just essential tools. We provide the support and inspiration you need to turn your dreams into triumph. Let us help you unlock your full potential and achieve the success you desire!

We create momentum.

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Dr. Gretchen Johns

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Dr. Gretchen Johns
Founder & CEO

Why I Built AGADA Edge

After my transition from the military, I stepped directly into the defense industry, where I gained invaluable experience working on Army contracts. From there, I moved into a corporate role, where one of my key responsibilities was to rebuild and lead the internship program for the Information Technology Office (ITO). In a short time, I transformed the program’s structure, culture, and impact by drawing on firsthand insights from the defense side of the business. Watching the program evolve and seeing interns grow into confident professionals was deeply fulfilling.

This passion grew even stronger when I developed the Future Leaders in Data (FLiD) program for the Chief Data Office, collaborating not only with interns but also with early-career professionals. Through these experiences, I connected with hundreds of talented individuals and observed a troubling pattern: too many were struggling to secure meaningful internship opportunities, which put them at a disadvantage when competing for entry-level roles post-graduation.

So, I built AGADA Edge to close that gap.

AGADA Edge isn’t just another career advice brand. It’s a mission.

A mission to give students, recent graduates, and career changers the tools, strategies, and confidence they need to navigate their careers—before they feel lost or left behind.

Because every young professional deserves more than generic advice and outdated templates.