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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2022
Media Contacts
Justine Paradiso | VP of Programs & Events | Dubuque Chamber of Commerce | 563.690.9203
Whitney Sanger | Co-Director of Student and Academic Outreach | Young Professionals | 563.880.1707
Nicole Mensen | Co- Director of Student and Academic Outreach | Young Professionals | 563.590.9755
Dubuque, IA - Young Professionals Dubuque, a program sponsored by the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce, launched a mentorship program aimed to connect with local college students with young professionals in the workforce.
The Young Professionals Next Up Mentorship Program matches members of Young Professionals Dubuque (YPD) with college students. To begin this program, YPD is working with students from University of Dubuque. This high-quality, high-impact mentoring program uses a unique approach to guide communication between mentor and student through an interactive and personalized eight-week program.
"These past few years have been especially challenging for college students," said Whitney Sanger, Co-Director of Student and Academic Outreach.
“YPD aims to ensure students have the support and guidance to succeed during college and enter the workforce. This mentorship program will allow students to connect with people who once were in their shoes in a familiar, professional setting and empower students to make smart career decisions as they begin to look at life after college.”
Following this pilot program with University of Dubuque, YPD will aim to expand its mentorship program and incorporate students from other local colleges and universities.
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Affiliated under the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals Dubuque (YPD) exists to connect young professionals, the business community, and the city in which we live, work, play, and do business.
