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 YGL/SEA/Brookings Mentoring Program Now Accepting Applications

Last year, the YGL-Senior Executives Association (SEA) Mentorship program enjoyed popularity with YGL members and successful engagement between mentors and protégés. We successfully paired more than 50 seasoned government leaders with eager YGL’ers! 

To build on the success of past programs, we are overjoyed to Welcome Brookings Executive Education on-board. With its large and engaged alumni network of senior level federal employees, Brookings Executive Education is poised to assist YGL in increasing its reach to Young Government Leaders. Ultimately, expanding the YGL-SEA mentorship program to include Brookings Executive Education will build the program’s capacity to offer mentorships and educational opportunities. 

We are looking forward welcoming a new cohort of mentors and protégés to our 2016 Mentoring program. For program information and to apply, please click here. You must apply no later than December 15th.

Looking for a way to track your learning and development activities for free? Create your FREE account on YGL University today! YGL University is an eLearning platform accessible to all YGL members. Its crowd-sourced, online learning platform allows members to share training and learning opportunities such as TED talks, articles, or online classes.

Kudos to the Denver Chapter!

Recently the Denver Chapter elected new leadership for FY 2016. Congratulations to the following individuals: 

President:  Justin Fazzari

Vice President/Finance Chair:  Patrick Waggoner

Communications Chair:  Monique Fransua

Membership/Fundraising Chair:  Michael McCall

Professional Development Chair:  Graydon Lutes

Social/Community Chair:  Christina Garcia

We want to hear from you!

Did your chapter do something awesome this month? Have a member who deserves to be featured in an upcoming newsletter? Want to share information about a nationally-available event? 

Contact Elizabeth Fischer Laurie at efischerlaurie@younggov.org to share your story. Content and photos may be featured in our monthly national newsletter.

Upcoming DC Event: Ensuring the Future of Public Service in IT

The Association for Federal Information Resources Management's (AFFIRM) After Hours Networking Event for November will be a special event with a focus on "Ensuring the Future of Public Service in Information Technology." The event will appeal to those who are interested in the future of public service and who are willing to share and learn life lessons and keys for success in the Federal IT industry.

The After Hours event is primarily a networking-focused event. In addition, there will be a brief 10-15 minute program in the middle of the event that will provide our featured guest with two to three minutes to share some of their success stories and advice to the next generation of IT professionals and change agents. 

Event partners includes Young AFCEA Bethesda and Monthly Mayhem. 

• Thursday, November 12th
• 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Location: Velocity Sports Bar at the Marriott Marquis (901 Massachusetts Ave, NW)
• Metro Stop: Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street/Convention Center (yellow line)

You can R.S.V.P. here. There will be a cash bar with happy hour specials [Food ($3-$6); Rail cocktails: $7; Beer: $5; and Wine: $6].

Upcoming DC Event: Fall into fashion with DC Connect, YGL, and the DC Fashion Foundation

Join us for drinks, fun, networking, and socializing, all for a good cause! If you're an entrepreneur searching for your next deal; an intern looking for an opportunity; or a young professional looking to network or make friends, be sure to come to DC Connect's next happy hour and join other rising professionals from across the public, non-profit, and private sector.

• Thursday, November 19th
• 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Location: Alba Osteria (425 I Street, NW)
• Metro Stop: Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street/Convention Center (yellow line

Recommended donation: $10.00 at door

Register on Eventbrite, RSVP on Facebook, or RSVP on MeetUp.

YGL & the FedManager.com with Lillian Amaechi YGL adds the Millennial voice in a regular column on FedManager.com, which goes to over 60,000 inboxes across the government each month. In October, Lillian Amaechi, wrote about leading mulitgenerational teams. She describes the different generations and provides three key approaches for managers to use to promote harmony. Read more here on FedManager.com.

Did you know that GEICO offers YGL members discounts on auto insurance? To complete your free, no-obligation rate quote, simply visit geico.com/fed/ygl or call 1-800-368-2734 to speak with an agent.  Make sure to mention that you are a member of YGL so that you get the special discount.

YGL & the Federal Times With Tyler Robinson   YGL's Provost, Tyler Robinson, regularly writes for federaltimes.com. In October, Tyler writes about coming up on 10 years of government service. He reflects on his time by asking (1) why people join government, (2) why people leave, and (3) why you should stay. Read the full article here.

We are looking for dedicated leaders willing to take action

Are you dedicated to making public service a better experience for young professionals? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Do you want to make an impact on government? Do you have 5-10 hours a month to volunteer? If you answered yes, join the YGL National Board and make a real impact on young professionals who work in local, state, and federal government.

Recent leadership changes have created a number of new opportunities for those interested in taking action. Please contact Jason Wright at jwright@younggov.org and Elizabeth Fischer Laurie at efischerlaurie@younggov.org for more information.

YGL & the Public Manager With Shayna Mazel  YGL's GOLD Fellow, Shayna Mazel, wrote for the Public Manager in October after attending the Government Workforce: Learning Innovations conference. The conference brought together federal and public sector employees to discuss innovation across many different aspects of the government. Read her full recap, and learn more about the conference, here.

Young Government Leaders is a 8,000+ member, non-profit organization committed to providing the authentic voice for our generation of aspiring government leaders. We are actively building a community of leadership for young public servants across the country through professional development activities, networking opportunities, social events, seminars, fellowships, and scholarships. You can find out more and join for free on our website.