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South Texas Section – Young Professionals (STS – YP) Spring 2013. Overview. How AIChE STS-YP fits in AIChE How STS YP Benefits You Right Now After You Graduate Ways to Stay Connected. Parts of AIChE. Student. Local/Regional. National. Student Chapter. Free food. Initial networking.
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South Texas Section – Young Professionals (STS – YP)Spring 2013
Overview • How AIChE STS-YP fits in AIChE • How STS YP Benefits You • Right Now • After You Graduate • Ways to Stay Connected
Parts of AIChE Student Local/Regional National
Student Chapter Free food Initialnetworking Introduction to the organization
Regional/Local • Industry • Networking • Support • Professional Growth
National • Core resources • Specialty groups • Academic in nature • Large group benefits • Spring and Fall Conferences • Network groups across the country
National Regional Student YP Well, how does STS-YP fit into AIChE? • Parts of AIChE • Student • Regional/Local • National Fits in right there, see
YP – Who are we? • Specialty Group for Young Professionals • Student Chapter members and students • Regional professionals up to age 35 • Local groups across the US with organized professional sections in: • Houston • Chicago • New York • Minneapolis • Cleveland • Pittsburgh • Several smaller groups
YP – Background • YPAB Created at the 2002 Leadership Development Conference in Houston • Intended to communicate the needs of young professionals to AIChE leadership (Board of Directors) • YP STS first led by Wendy Young in 2005 • Started attending local colleges • Largest Local Section Committee 2008
National Regional Student YP YP • Serves the purpose of: • Focus on transition • Events designed to • Network • Educate • Have fun with peers • Offer/relay opportunities for YP’s to serve at Regional or National level • Guidance for career paths • Conduit for change at National
YP-What we are doing • Monthly teleconferences to discuss YP issues • Speaking to Local Section Universities • Plan Events tailored to young professionals • Participate in Regional/National Conferences • Get feedback from other YP members
What can your local section and YP do for you? • Networking! • Bridge the gap between Student Chapters, Regional sections, & National • Company tours • Refineries • Chemical Complexes • Breweries • Research Institutions • Employment help • Support network • Professional growth opportunities
What can you do for YP? • Go to YP events • Attend monthly STS general meetings • Stay informed • Check out our website • Stay involved after graduation!!!
Happy Hours…. • Networking
Looking toward the Future • STS Dinner Meeting – 1st Thu of Every Month • More plant tours • More happy hours
Questions & Contacts • Now or anytime in the future STS-YP Website • http://yp.sts-aiche.org/ • sts-yp@aiche.org Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/STS.AIChE.YP LinkedIn Group http://www.linkedin.com/groups/STSAIChE-YP-2712999