Introducing YPN’s 2013 Professional Development Series ‘Fellows Lite’

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Graduates of the Fellows Program enjoy a special ceremony. Can you picture yourself here?

Many members of the Young Professionals Network are familiar with the Regional Business Council’s longtime partnership with the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative’s Fellows program, a prestigious year-long professional development curriculum.

But what’s available for YPN members without the time or budget for the full Fellows program?

Don’t worry — our new opportunity has got you covered. 

This year, the YPN and SLBDI will partner to kick off a new series of leadership training opportunities in the spirit of the Fellows program. By participating in any or all of three topical professional development events over the course of a year, YPN members can add to their professional tool kits — all without the time or budget commitment of the full Fellows program. Think of it as Fellows-lite!

Registration is open and class space is limited. Secure your spot today by emailing ypn@stlrbc.org.

Communications as a Competitive Advantage (Session I)

  • Date: Friday, March 1 | 8 a.m. – noon
  • Location: PNC Financial Services, 120 S. Central Ave. Clayton, MO
  • Speaker: Rebeccah Bennett, Founder, Emerging Wisdom
  • Description: Explore how thoughtful listening and inquiry can reveal layered messages and intent and learn how to apply it in your professional environment.

Leadership Brand (Session II)

  • Date: Friday, May 10 | 8 a.m. – noon
  • Description: Define and manage your personal “brand” identity and position yourself to advance in the marketplace. Start laying the groundwork for your dream job now!

Creating Powerful Partnerships (Session III)

  • Date: Friday, Oct. 11 | 8 a.m. – noon
  • Description: Explore the purpose of partnerships in organization life including why partnership is critical to organizational success, what gets in the way of developing true partnerships and the roles of leaders in making partnerships work.

To register for any session or for more information, email ypn@stlrbc.org.

To learn more about the SLBDI, visit www.stlbizdiversity.com.