Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Detroit Young Professionals - Check it out

ABOUT US

Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) is a regional nonprofit organization that provides professional development, social networking and civic engagement opportunities. We are dedicated to making metro Detroit a better place and developing our region's next generation of leaders.

MISSION

DYP enriches Detroit by cultivating an environment that attracts and retains young professionals and entrepreneurs. We empower young professionals to succeed and provide resources for them to develop and make a positive impact in the region.

HISTORY

Founded in November 2007, DYP began as a grassroots collective of diverse, forward-thinking individuals with a passion for cultivating creativity, entrepreneurship and a spirit of community in metropolitan Detroit. In our first year, we completed over 25 projects (http://www.detroityoungprofessionals.org/previousprojects.html) and evolved into an independent nonprofit organization with one of the largest networks of young leaders, innovators and changemakers in Southeast Michigan.

GET INVOLVED

DYP is a volunteer-driven organization and we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to participate. A thirteen-member Leadership Team governs and oversees the organization’s operation and affairs. Getting involved is as simple as attending our meetings and helping out with projects, as needed. Visit our website (http://www.detroityoungprofessionals.org), subscribe to our mailing list (http://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=1005971p) and join our social networks to stay informed about the latest happenings. If you are interested in becoming an official member to enjoy special members-only events and benefits, please contact our Membership Team (membership@detroityoungprofessiona

3 comments:

  1. Very interesting - are you a member of this group, Tania?

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  2. The girl I talked to who works on the UM Detroit Center urban planning team cited the DYP as a good group to get involved with. It's clearly a known commodity down there.

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  3. I just found out about it. Thus far, my level of participation is joining their group on facebook

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