Development
We provide professional development and mentorship opportunities to support and advance our local workforce.
Details
Pensacola Young Professional’s Workforce Development team hosts and curates growth opportunities for our members year round. Each month you’ll find speakers and seminars on on a variety of topics. Our Workforce Development also oversee our Mentor Pensacola program open to all PYP active members.
Goals
- Develop life skills, soft skills, and leadership skills of the young workforce of Pensacola
- Connect our members to local thought leaders and innovative ideas
- Become an incubator for our emerging workforce in an effort to retain young talent in Pensacola
- Connect young professionals to local community leaders for professional and personal growth
- Cultivate a culture of mentorship in the Pensacola community
- Educate members about local programs and community initiatives
- Engage young people in the community development of the Pensacola area
Development Programs
Professional Development
We host monthly professional development seminars entitled PD After Hours. These seminars include a range of topics and speakers. Through our professional development programs, we help our members develop life skills, soft skills, and leadership skills, and we connect our members to local thought leaders and innovative ideas.
Community Development
We take time each month to educate our members on what’s going on in the community. Our Community Roundtables highlight community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses. These programs provide our members with an opportunity to learn about a variety of initiatives and programs in our area and an opportunity to engage with local leaders and community partners
Mentor Pensacola
Mentor Pensacola is a professional mentorship program led by Pensacola Young Professionals that pairs PYP members with local community leaders.
Where to Start
Register for any of our upcoming Professional Development events here on our website and feel free to introduce yourself when you arrive. Let us know what you’re hoping to get out of the seminar.
Open Mind
Bring your open mind. You may already know about the topic on hand- If so, look for new ways of thinking about it.
Positivity
Come with a positive attitude. You’ll get what you put in and you’ll get more as an active participant.
Education
We’re in the business of educating our members on the latest happenings that are important to our community and our young professionals.
Say Hi!
We’re all in this together. Find a buddy and grow with us together.
Solicit-Free
We encourage a solicit-free environment at all of our events to help you build relationships first. Leave the heavy sales pitch at home.
Upcoming Events
Resources
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