Welcome Young Professionals

Whether you are exploring your career options or have settled into a career path, connecting with experienced professionals can help jumpstart your career. We have been counseled to “prepare every needful thing.” This program is designed to assist young adults jumpstart a career that is goal-oriented, financially rewarding and engaging.

Are you worried about, or have you struggled with, the transition from your formal education to a meaningful career? Do you have a job, but don’t see yourself doing it for the rest of your life? Are you interested in exploring different careers? If so, then our program may be just what you are looking for.

This program is provided free to you through the volunteer efforts of members of your local chapter of the BYU Management Society.

The objective of the Young Professionals Career Engagement Program is to provide you with opportunities to connect with and learn from professionals in your career field of interest. These professionals will share their career experiences and knowledge with you to help you enter the workforce as a confident, committed and ethical professional.

Our program is available to single or married young adults, ages 16-30.

It is available to young adults seeking a blue-collar profession such as a plumber, electrician, chef, or hair stylist or a white-collar profession such as a teacher, lawyer, financial advisor or doctor.

Our program is divided into two options for you:

Your first option is the Introduction to a Professional. This option is open to all individuals that have an interest in exploring one or more career paths. We introduce you to leading professionals in your chosen field of interest so that you can learn from them about the challenges and rewards of that profession, the education necessary to enter that profession, and best practices to be successful in that profession. This option is especially helpful for individuals who are curious about various professions and want to do some preliminary exploring before committing to an education plan.

Your second and more interactive option is the Young Professionals Career Coaching Program. This option is available for those individuals who have completed or nearly completed their formal education and are now ready to begin their career. This option includes a coaching relationship utilizing the assistance of volunteer Career Coaches who are experienced professionals working in a variety of occupations. Your Career Coach will help you (1) settle on a career to pursue, (2) teach you job search skills, (3) review your resume and cover letter, (4) prepare you for job or informational interviews and (5) connect you with professionals in your career field of interest for the purpose of conducting informational interviews.

Please check us out by reading the outline of our program contained on this website. When you are ready to start the enrollment process, please look on the application to see if the program is available in your area. You’ll be directed to select a chapter to register, fill out the application and attach a copy of your resume.

If you have any questions, please contact us. We are available to help you jumpstart your career.