ENGAGING FUTURE LEADERS
VHEDC Northeast Metro Young Professionals visited the Ramsey County jail and had a brief Q & A session with public safety leadership that included Ramsey County Sheriff Jack Serier .
NE METRO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM
By Madison Beaupre
Established by Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation in 2017 , the NE Metro Young Professionals Program ( NMYP ) is a combined leadership and community engagement program . The program is geared for millennials – ages 18 to 25 – and aimed at engaging an emerging group of future leaders who are ready for further personal growth , civic engagement , career advancement and service in the NE Metro area . These young professionals work or live in the NE Metro area , have an interest in developing their leadership skills and civic involvement , and show potential for achieving a position of leadership in their professional or civic life . In its inaugural year , the VHEDC had 14 participants .
The majority of the NMYP activities focus on cultivating leadership and help participants gain a better understanding of the local community . NMYP activities include community service opportunities , behind-the-scenes local tours , speakers and networking events . A well-established network is an important part of professional growth and development , which is why it is a key part of NMYP . The program also includes a community service project . Engaging in community service provides participants the opportunity to become active members of the community and has a positive impact on society . The hope is the members of the group will get involved with other community groups when they ’ ve “ graduated ” from NMYP .
The participants have said NMYP has helped them to grow personally and professionally as well as gain different perspectives on how to gain more confidence and learn about the different resources available throughout the community . A core component of the program is leadership coaching offered by Nancy Hoglund , President of Hoglund Coaching . She provides strong guidance and mentorship to the group ’ s participants . Because Nancy works with many C-Suite level leaders , NMYP provides a unique opportunity for young professionals . A 2017 participant , Ia Yang says , “ The biggest takeaway from this program was the networking aspect . In this day and age , it ’ s all about who you know Therefore , being able to connect in the community is certainly a benefit .”.
VHEDC Executive Director Ling Becker says , “ Employers are concerned about retaining their younger millennial workforce . This program is a great way for businesses to invest in their employees , give them exposure in the community where they work and allow them to gain valuable leadership skills . Thank you to Nancy Hoglund for her partnership with the VHEDC and serving as the leadership coach to the program . It added a vital component .”
For more information about the NMYP program , contact Ling Becker : lingbecker @ vhedc . com .
Madison Beaupre , an intern with VHEDC , is a senior at Waldorf University ( Forest City , Iowa ), studying Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations .
The biggest takeaway from this program was the networking aspect . In this day and age , it ’ s all about who you know .
Being able to get out in the community is certainly a benefit . The opportunities to tour different types of businesses and organizations was exciting , informative and fun . It amazes me how involved and passionate everyone is in their careers . I ’ ve only worked in manufacturing industries , so this gives me an insight about what others do and their purpose . Also , being with other millennials was a good feeling . We ’ re all at similar levels throughout our careers , and we all seek common goals . This program leads to professional and personal growth .
Ia Yang , Innovize , HR Generalist
8 Vadnais Heights Business Guide & Community Profile
ENG AG I NG F U T URE L EADERS
VHEDC Northeast Metro Young Professionals visited the Ramsey County jail and had a brief Q & A session with public safety leadership that included Ramsey County Sheriff Jack Serier.
NE METRO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM
By Madison Beaupre
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stablished by Vadnais Heights
Economic Development
Corporation in 2017, the NE
Metro Young Professionals Program
(NMYP) is a combined leadership and
community engagement program. The
program is geared for millennials – ages
18 to 25 – and aimed at engaging an
emerging group of future leaders who
are ready for further personal growth,
civic engagement, career advancement
and service in the NE Metro area. These
young professionals work or live in
the NE Metro area, have an interest in
developing their leadership skills and
civic involvement, and show potential
for achieving a position of leadership
in their professional or civic life. In
its inaugural year, the VHEDC had 14
participants.
The majority of the NMYP activities
focus on cultivating leadership
and help participants gain a better
understanding of the local community.
NMYP activities include community
service opportunities, behind-the-scenes
local tours, speakers and networking
events. A well-established network is an
important part of professional growth
and development, which is why it is a
key part of NMYP. The program also
includes a community service project.
Engaging in community service provides
participants the opportunity to become
active members of the community and
has a positive impact on society. The
hope is the members of the group will
get involved with other community
groups when they’ve “graduated” from
NMYP.
The participants have said NMYP
has helped them to grow personally
and professionally as well as gain
different perspectives on how to gain
more confidence and learn about the
different resources available throughout
the community. A core component of
the program is leadership coaching
offered by Nancy Hoglund, President of
Hoglund Coaching. She provides strong
guidance and mentorship to the group’s
participants. Because Nancy works
with many C-Suite level leaders, NMYP
provides a unique opportunity for young
professionals. A 2017 participant, Ia Yang
says, “The biggest takeaway from this
program was the networking aspect. In
this day and age, it’s all about who you
know Therefore, being able to connect
in the community is certainly a benefit.”.
VHEDC Executive Director Ling Becker
says, “Employers are concerned about
retaining their younger millennial
workforce. This program is a great
way for businesses to invest in their
employees, give them exposure in the
community where they work and allow
them to gain valuable leadership skills.
Thank you to Nancy Hoglund for her
partnership with the VHEDC and serving
as the leadership coach to the program.
It added a vital component.”
For more information about the
NMYP program, contact Ling Becker:
[email protected].
Madison Beaupre, an intern with
VHEDC, is a senior at Waldorf
University (Forest City, Iowa), studying
Communications with an emphasis in
Public Relations.
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