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What are the benefits of a YP network?
Why are YP groups important to North Dakota’s workforce retention?
What is the definition of a professional?
What is the difference between a YP group and other civic groups like the
Rotary Club, Optimist Club, etc.?
What are some of the YP groups’ activities?
What are the benefits of a YP network?
YP networks help members connect to their community, as well as other young people across North Dakota, giving them a better understanding of the state as a whole.
Members are quickly exposed to the “flavor” of the community and its offerings in arts, culture, history, athletics, etc. In addition, YP groups give back to their community through civic and service projects.
Why are YP groups important to North Dakota’s workforce retention?
When people move or return to North Dakota, the NDYP offers an instant network of friends and business associates. This helps them establish roots in their community and gives them a sense of belonging.
YP groups also serve as great ambassadors of the state. Who better to sell North Dakota to our out-of-state friends and family than the YPs already living here?
What is the definition of a professional?
A professional is anyone who is interested in joining a YP group. YP members represent all walks of life and occupations.
What is the difference between a YP group and other civic groups like the
Rotary Club, Optimist Club, etc.?
Unlike a club, the YP network has no nationwide rules, bylaws, or offices. Each individual YP group is free to make their network work for them.
Civic groups are free to partner with or start YP networks, using their own club activities as a starting point for YP events.
Visit www.ypcommons.org to learn more about the national level YP activities.
What are some of the YP groups’ activities?
YP networks typically focus on a combination of the following:
• Professional development
• Service
• Social
• Entrepreneurship
YP networks in North Dakota have done symphony nights, helped build homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and cheered at basketball games.
Decide what your group is most interested in to start, gradually expanding to other activities as the network grows.
All of these activities help YPs stay engaged and establish roots in their community.
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