Connect and Engage
Events are the heart of YPK. They are the primary way we connect with, develop, and serve each other and our local Knoxville community. In addition to four quarterly General Membership Meetings, YPK holds a number of professional development, social and community outreach events throughout the year. While most events are open to everyone, certain events are open to members only.
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News from our Blog
For young professionals, broadening our horizons should never be seen as optional. As community leaders dedicated to connecting, developing, and serving, it is our duty to commit to continually learning as much as we can so that we can fulfill our promises of improving the city we love. Beyond how learning is imperative for community development, it’s also essential to long term well being.
Interested in connecting with others and stepping into a leadership role? Committees are the perfect way to expand your network and work towards a leadership role within YPK! Check out our latest blog to discover everything you need to know about committees.
A few weeks ago, YPK had the pleasure of hearing from local executive coaching expert, Paul Boyles. With over 20 members in attendance, Paul dove deep into practical steps for Knoxville young professionals to develop a clear, detailed plan to navigate their career paths and purpose.
Do you take an intentional approach to self-care and wellness management? The Eight Dimensions of Wellness Model recognizes physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, occupational, financial, and environmental wellness as eight distinct dimensions that must be individually nurtured.
The most important thing to remember when networking is that you don’t need to overthink it. Here are the top three benefits of networking for young professionals, why we network, and how to make the most of it.