January 12: From Subject Matter Expert to Subject Matter Leader Workshop

January 19-20: Federal Innovation Summit: Building a Culture for Innovation

January 17-21: The Mint Ambition Summit (Virtual & On-Demand)

What Can I Do?

Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity that allows you to expand your leadership skills? YGL needs you! We are looking to fill the following positions:

• Deputy Member Experience Officer
• Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer
• Deputy Mentoring Program Director
• Co-Relationships Officer
• 2-3 Events Committee Members

To apply to Officer and Directors roles, please send your resume and cover letter with the position you are interested in as the subject line via email to caddison@younggov.org.

To apply for an Event Committee role, please email your resume and cover letter to kbishop@young.org.

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

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Support YGL through Amazon Smile. Simply click on this link and choose YGL as your organization to support.

Save $$$ on Car Insurance!

YGL Members could get a discount of up to 8% on auto insurance so what are you waiting for? Get a quote today!

Check out the YGL National Blog! 

Interested in reading about a specific topic on the YGL Blog? Fill out this survey to submit your idea(s). Interested in writing a blog post (or a few) for the YGL Blog? Send us an email!

Are you looking for a safe environment in which you can reflect introspectively without being judged? Are you looking for someone who will listen, collaborate, challenge, and uncover ways for you to become self-directed? Then you’re looking for a mentor! The YGL Mentoring Program offers the opportunity for individuals new to government or early in their government careers to form quality connections with senior management employees. Mentees have an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and insight from seasoned government employees who have achieved a level of expertise they aspire to attain. You won’t want to miss this opportunity!
 
The application opened on Monday, January 3, and closes on Monday, January 31. All applications will be reviewed and then applicants will be notified of their status by Monday, February 22.

Mentee Application

Mentor Application

For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Program Director Patrice Jones-Washington. 

*Note: Applications are open to all YGL members regardless of experience level. However, mentee spots will be prioritized for those more junior in their careers. If you have more experience (GS 13+), we encourage you to apply to be a mentor.

Discover how to show up with leadership presence and make a positive impact, 5 energy levels to master, how to stay resilient, and more with this virtual workshop on Wednesday, January 12th. 

Please register here. 

Partnership for Public Service Event: Federal Innovation Summit: Building a Culture for Innovation

Date & Time
Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 1-5 p.m. ET
Thursday, January 20, 2022, 1-5 p.m. ET

Hosted virtually by the Partnership for Public Service and MITRE, the annual Federal Innovation Summit features discussions with innovation experts on how to build an innovative culture within your team and agency by adopting risk, learning from failure and aligning innovative work with strategic plans. The two-day summit will also include opportunities to network and engage with experts and your innovative peers to exchange ideas, ask burning questions and connect with like-minded feds. Registration is free. To register and see further details about the event, visit the registration page here. 

Do you know students interested in gaining work experience in the federal government?

Encourage them to apply to the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program.

The program places undergraduate and graduate students in paid summer internships at the Departments of Commerce and Transportation to inspire and bring young talent from diverse backgrounds into public service.

Participants will also receive professional development training and networking opportunities to foster their leadership skills and gain a better understanding of working in the federal government.