The Young Professionals Network is a program of the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. Led by the Program Director, the YPN committees provide insight and input for YPN programming and events. Following are a few opportunities for you to get involved.
YPN Steering Committee Members of the Steering Committee meet monthly to discuss the status of the YPN, guide decisions on the future of the program and work toward the growth and improvement of the YPN and young professionals in Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region. Diversity and differing professionals with a variety of experiences are encouraged to apply and serve as a YPN steering committee member.
The only prerequisites to serve on the YPN Steering Committee is that a steering committee member must be a current member of the YPN and must be employed by a Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce member business in good standing.
The YPN accepts applications all year long, but the sitting YPN steering committee and nominating committee reviews new applications each November for consideration and approval of new members to join the steering committee based on vacancy(s) and as deemed appropriate.
Program Committees The Program committees are the leaders that plan the details of all YPN events. These committees set actions in motion that keep members of the YPN active, informed and engaged.
YPN members need not be a member of the steering committee to serve on a Program committee. Program committees are made-up of both steering committee members and general YPN members.
Similarly, to the steering committee, diversity and differing professionals with a variety of experiences are encouraged to apply to join a program committee.
Program committees are a great way to become more involved in the YPN -- to become familiar with its innerworkings, planning and operations, and to hone personal leadership skills while contributing to the betterment of the YPN.
If desired, program committees can be a great conduit to potentially serve on the steering committee.
Do you have an idea or want to become a more involved in the YPN? Apply to join a Program committee today!
Committees currently available include:
Professional Development: The Professional Development Committee assists in facilitating programs and activities that enhance members’ knowledge, training, and skills that will assist with individual and professional growth. Committee volunteers will work closely with the Chamber’s corporate members, community partners, and other organizations to address opportunities to assist with the development of young professionals based upon the composition of new and relevant event topics and themes, etc.
Networking: The Networking Committee assists in the planning and execution of events that connect and unite young professionals in Saginaw County with one another and with the larger community with a focus on the establishment and growth of professional partnerships.
Service: The Service Committee assists in the planning and execution of charitable events and volunteerism in which the Young Professionals of Saginaw County may engage. Events are designed to support strategic partnerships through charitable and service-oriented initiatives providing a volunteer frame to give back to the community and foster an atmosphere of selflessness, charity, and service by young professionals.
Requirements As noted above, to join the YPN Steering Committee -- interested parties must be an employee of a Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce member company as well as a member of the Young Professionals Network. Click a button below for an application and return to the address listed.
Current Leadership Click here to view the current leadership of the Young Professionals Network.
