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.

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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

More resources coming soon!

Previous Events

Keys to Your Future: A Homebuying Workshop for Young Professionals

December 18, 2024

Empowering Voices: Literacy for All

November 25, 2024

PD After Hours: The Power of Mentoring

November 20, 2024

Connecting Communities Through Creativity: An Arts Roundtable

October 28, 2024

PD After Hours: Career Roulette

October 16, 2024

CANCELLED - Community Roundtable

September 26, 2024

PD After Hours: PYP Mentor & Mentee Leadership Panel

September 18, 2024

PD After Hours: Investing 101 & Behavioral Finance

August 21, 2024