Young Professionals Network (YPN)
The Lancaster Chamber’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) engages, educates, and empowers young professionals (YPs) to be collaborative leaders and effective business professionals shaping the future of our community. The YPN program offers career and professional development for a community of young professionals (YPs) across Lancaster County interested in expanding their network, increasing leadership capacity, and enhancing community knowledge for success in the workplace.
Mission Pillars:
Engage:
Interested in creating connections? YPN provides the opportunity to build relationships with other young professionals through a variety of networking events.
Equip:
YPN offers you the tools, resources, and expertise you need to excel in your career and achieve your goals.
Empower:
We are passionate about the Lancaster County community! YPN develops civic leaders by encouraging an intentional awareness of community challenges and empowering young professionals to seize opportunities for engagement.
Did you know that if your company is a Lancaster Chamber member, you are already a member of YPN? That means you’re invited to all YPN events as well as all Lancaster Chamber events. From leadership programs to networking opportunities, there are plenty of ways to connect and grow.
Upcoming YPN Events
Happy Hours
Happy Hours provide the opportunity to connect with other young professionals in the community in a casual, low-pressure environment.
Experience Lancaster
Whether you are a long-time resident or a recent transplant to the area, this is your opportunity to experience what Lancaster has to offer young professionals!
Lunch with Leaders
Learn how to navigate your own career goals and interests through the advice and expertise of experienced professionals in Lancaster County. Make critical connections, ask burning questions, and discover valuable lessons learned over the course of their careers. It’s basically speed mentoring!
Leadership Lab
Facilitated by Laura Schanz Consulting Associates, this 4-part professional development series is designed to equip young leaders to develop confidence in their competence, navigate organizational change, expand their leadership capacity, and prepare them to effectively coach others in an individual or team setting.
NxtGen Mentoring
We’ll pair you one-on-one with a professional in Lancaster County for monthly meetings based on areas of personal or professional development you want to address! NxtGen Mentoring occurs on a calendar year basis, with applications opening in the fall for the upcoming year.
Young Professionals Network Advisory Group
In addition to Chamber staff, the Young Professionals Network is led by a volunteer Advisory Group of up to 20 young professionals from diverse industries, experiences, and backgrounds. Interested in joining our Advisory Group, contact Maya Fenner at mfenner@lancasterchamber.com.
What’s on Tap, Lancaster?
What’s on Tap, Lancaster? pours out the latest need-to-know trends, insights, and strategies for the Lancaster County business community. Featuring interviews with professionals representing a variety of industries and initiatives, What’s on Tap, Lancaster? will equip and inspire you to cultivate a thriving Lancaster community.
Contact
Contact Maya Fenner, Workforce & Education Initiatives Coordinator at (717) 239-6963 or mfenner@lancasterchamber.com.
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Brand Exposure & Program Support
Is your company looking to get in front of this audience? Or just want to support the next generation of business & community leaders? We have sponsorship opportunities available! Click here for more information or contact Molly Crouser Director of Events & Partnerships at mcrouser@lancasterchamber.com.
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