Get to know the new Valley Young Professionals Board in this series of Q&As! Featured this month is Ashley LaRae Sampson, director of community relations for
The Art Institute of Phoenix. Sampson is passionate about student success and wants to build teamwork and connections between young business professionals in the Greater Phoenix area.
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GPCC program coordinator for workforce development brings passion, dedication
Trevor Young's dedication has propelled his advancement in workforce development and to ride a bike 3,000 miles for a cause. Passionate about ongoing student success, Young spent his college career working for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and is encouraged that much of the work he does today directly relates to expanding career and technical education programs.
With the oldest members of Generation Z just out of high school, many market researchers and trend forecasters see distinct differences between the two groups. According to U.S. census data, Generation Z outnumber Millennials in the United States. While Millennials were raised in a transforming digital world, Generation Z may be the first digital native generation who doesn't remember a time before social media.
Join Valley Young Professionals for a professional development workshop featuring Rebecca Clyde, CXO and Founder of Ideas Collide Marketing Communications! Rebecca will share why personal branding is an important step for young professionals to prepare for a leadership role and to achieve personal and professional success.
5th Annual Valley Young Professionals Mentor Breakfast
The VYP Mentor Breakfast will feature 12 Valley leaders serving as mentors, providing a one-of-a-kind opportunity to access valuable knowledge, advice and recommendations. Three young professionals will be paired with one mentor for breakfast and a group discussion. This opportunity is an invitation-only program exclusively for our most active VYP members.
Celebrate with us as we honor outstanding Valley businesswomen at the 29th Annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. The women being honored make a difference in our community through excellence in business and leadership, exemplary community service and mentorship of other women.