We Are
THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS' GROUP
Who We Are
The Young Professionals’ Group (YPG) is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization established in 2000 to provide financial support through character-based scholarships, guidance and advice, and mentorship to college and university students.
Our Mission
Encourage and empower young adults to realize their potential and pursue their dreams.
We do this through character-based scholarship and mentorship.
Values At Our Core
Values are at the core of everything we do, and define our purpose.
We see POTENTIAL in each of our students and it's what we seek to expand to its fullest. By bringing our DREAMS closer, we can further our impact in the world. But we can't do it alone, RELATIONSHIPS matter and that's why we call YPG a family. Never forgetting of course that there's PLAY beyond work, and we can't collectively have impact if we don't have fun and enjoy doing what we do.
Vivian Wee
Scholar Class of 2014
Our
Rising Stars
The Rising Stars are the heart of our community, and are at the center of everything we do.
Navnidh Bhalla
Scholar Class of 2015
Nguyen Trung Huan
Scholar Class of 2015
Shruthi Shangar
Scholar Class of 2015
Our Heroes
We call our mentors and advisors "Heroes" for a reason. Not only have they proven they have superpowers, but they help cultivate our Rising Stars as well! Beyond providing career guidance, they also focus on cultivating character and career potential.
Advisors can be professionals you connect with once or twice. Mentors are usually committed to a longer term relationship with the Rising Star over time. It is up to both the Mentor and Rising Star (Mentee) to define their relationship.
Mentors can connect students with a broader network of advisors, as well as facilitate internship opportunities. And by connecting to our global network of Heroes ranging from CEOs to Ministers of State to experts across industries, our Rising Star students can have access to priceless guidance and advice towards their present and future development.
What We Do
YPG U: Educating the Next Generation
BOOTCAMPS
Half to full day sessions to develop character and skills like networking, resume building, social impact, interview processes, leadership development.
BOOTCAMPS
LEADERSHIP OFF-SITES
Bringing Rising Stars and Heroes together for short trips.
LEADERSHIP OFF-SITES
DREAM NIGHTS
Evenings where Heroes share how they got to where they are and their life journeys in an intimate, yet open setting. This is typically open to non-YPG members.
DREAM NIGHTS
MENTORSHIP
WORKSHOPS
Monthly Hero-Rising Star workshops focused on specific topics.
MENTORSHIP
WORKSHOPS
LOCAL SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS
Local school presentations and talks led by YPG members.
LOCAL SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS
Hear from Our Rising Stars
