Professional Development & Volunteering

To support emerging talent within the business industry, IENFP, YPB provides professional development opportunities for individuals to learn, connect, and network. We host at least two events a month—typically a professional development program and a networking event.

Click here for a list of currently scheduled events.

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Professional Development

IENFP, YPB professional development opportunities are held monthly and take a variety of formats to meet the needs of the business community. We cover topics such as Sales, Marketing, Project Management, Product Management and Vendor Management, Networking, Negotiations, and Partnerships –for professionals with varying levels of career experience.

Our ongoing professional development programs:

  • Strengthen professional abilities through skill-building seminars, panels, and workshops.

  • Provide affordable opportunities to learn more about various policies and topics that affect the state of business and the economy throughout the United States and abroad.

  • Serve as a resource for individuals seeking advice and assistance for career growth.

VOLUNTEERING

YPB membership provides a variety of volunteer opportunities.

Including:

  • Volunteering to teach sessions (criteria applies) 

  • Social Networking

  • Monthly Fundraising Events

  • Professional Development

Social and Service Networking

IENFP, YPB offers a range of events for business professionals to connect in informal settings. These relaxed events provide members of Chicago's business community an opportunity to network with peers and grow their professional network.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

We offer service events which combine volunteering and networking.

Happy Hours

IENFP, YPB hosts (unstructured), happy hours in bars and restaurants throughout the city. These events provide an opportunity to connect and share experiences with fellow young business professionals.

FEE WAIVER

IENFP, YPB charge a general membership fee and fees associated for events to cover our costs, mainly to keep fees as low as possible. Fees are not meant to prevent any member or the interested party from becoming a member or attending our events. Therefore, if you find that a particular cost prohibits your involvement, please contact us.

Completion of a waiver does not guarantee admission to an event, reduction of fees, or waiver of fees in total until you receive a direct response from a company representative. If your waiver regards an admission to an event, you must accompany the complimentary event ticket, you were provided, to the event, and give to event personnel.

Please email this completed form to assistant@connglobal.com