The Young Government Leaders of Albuquerque (YGL ABQ) is participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer's upcoming fundraiser walk and will kick off this event with a fundraiser at IL Vicino restaurant. YGL ABQ is raising funds and awareness to help save lives and create a world with less breast cancer and more birthdays!
IL Vicino Fundraiser
Date: Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Location: 10701 Coors Blvd. (Corner of Coors and Alameda)
Time: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
When you dine-in or order food to go at IL Vicino and mention YGL ABQ, 20% of your total bill will be donated to YGL ABQ for the breast cancer walk.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Remember those who have been affected by breast cancer by participating in this 5-mile walk along the Rio Grande.
Date: April 29th, 2012
Location: Cottonwood Mall (YGL ABQ will meet outside the movie theater)
Time: 7:30 AM (YGL ABQ will begin walk at 8am)
Status of the Executive Mentorship Program
The YGL Executive Mentorship Program empowers professionals and managers who want to make the most of their careers. It is well known that mentorships are helpful for both Mentors and Protégés at all stages of their careers. The program establishes mentoring partnerships and provides guidelines for maximizing benefits to participants.
Your Young Government Leaders of Albuquerque is working hard to get the Chapter’s Executive Mentorship Program up and running so please stay tuned. Meanwhile take some time to ask yourself who you want to follow, who sets the example you will carry forward. What traits do they exhibit to grab your admiration? Acquiring these traits will unlock your career. The YGL ABQ Executive Mentorship Program will help establish an effective mentorship the rest is up to you.
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Upcoming Events
April 18th: IL Vicino Westside Fundraiser
April 29th: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser Walk
May 19th: Hike in the Foothills
June 6: Getting the Edge in Interviews Workshop
Navigating your Career Path, Invest in Yourself
If starting out strong is one of the keys to long-term success, then YGL ABQ is sprinting in the right direction. On March 21st YGL ABQ held its first professional development workshop. The workshop focused on building your career path and developing professional relationships. Keynote speaker Cathy Grossman, Assistant Director for Field Service Operations for the US Forest Service, highlighted key points that will contribute to being successful as you navigate down your career path. Grossman, who oversees a staff of over 300 people at the US Forest Service’s regional service center, underscored the importance of arming yourself with the skills and knowledge to be a top candidate in today’s ever competitive federal workforce.
YGL ABQ member Kim Barone said Grossman was a prime example of someone who started as a young person in government and worked hard to develop excellent leadership skills. “She worked her way up, taking on tough assignments here and abroad to be where she is today managing over 300 people. Her lessons were inspiring, valuable, and especially applicable to our careers,” said Barone.
One of the main points that Grossman discussed was the importance of investing in yourself. Setting goals, both personal and work-related, gives you a roadmap to know where you want to go and what is needed to get there. Additionally, keeping records throughout your career is vital. Records of training, achievements, promotions, performance reviews, etc, is all part of making sure that you take care of you. Grossman stressed that “no one will take care of you as good as you will” and if you don’t invest in yourself then why would your supervisor want to?
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Left: Board member Brandon Terrazas with keynote speaker Cathy Grossman |
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