hYPe - Higher Young Professional Education Series

Registration is still open for the 5 remaining classes!   

With professional development budgets getting slashed, it's challenging to find an opportunity that can help you grow professionally and keep your boss happy. How about a program that is local, avoids time away from work, and that is affordable?

Enter, hYPe! Our brand new Higher Young Professional Education Series made possible in partnership with the University of Phoenix, Northern Nevada campus. Want to advance to the next step? Get that raise? Or be your own boss? Register now for our first professional development series, and live up to your own hYPe! 

Space is limited, so register now!

YPN Members Sign up for the series and get all classes just $150*

Non-Members Sign up for the series and get all classes $200* and we will include a year's membership to YPN ($50 value).

hYPe Series Topics and Dates:

Classes will be held monthly on Wednesday nights from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the University of Phoenix campus in south Reno.

March 30:   Obtaining & Using Influence with Jim DeVolld, President of First Independent Bank
April 27:     Be Heard: Winning Methods of Public Speaking with Dr. Zimmerman
May 25:      Accelerating Your Personal Spending Power
June 29:     Importance of Community Involvement and Local Politics with Tom Clark of Holland and Hart Law Firm
July 27:      Management & Leadership Strategies with Jim Annis, President of The Applied Companies

See below for expanded class descriptions.

Unlike other education opportunities, our six-month series requires just two hours after work, once a month, and features guest instructors including local business leaders, who have tailored the program to the unique circumstances of young workers and entrepreneurs in Reno-Tahoe.

See what all the hYPe is about and register now to be a part of the very first series!

Individual Class Detail:

Class 2 - Obtaining & Using Influence - March 30  

Instructor: Jim Devolld, CEO & President, First Independent Bank

We've all heard the age-old saying, "It's not what you know, it's who you know." But are you effectively and respectfully leveraging those relationships to enhance your success? This class will outline the relationship between leadership and influence, different methods of influence and how to apply those methods to real life situations (both formal and informal).

Class 3 - Be Heard: Winning Methods of Public Speaking - April 27

Instructor: Gordon I. Zimmerman, Professor of Speech Communication, University of Nevada, Reno  

Studies show that a fear of public speaking ranks right up there with a fear of death! Don't let this common fear hold you back in your career. This class will cover effective means for combating nerves and keeping your presentations fresh. Have no fear? The class will also cover methods for conducting effective meetings and presentations.

Class 4 - Accelerating Your Personal Spending Power - May 25

So, you're not quite "The Donald," Oprah or Bill Gates, but sound personal finance skills are essential at any income level. This class will focus on setting long-term financial goals, investing, budgeting, as well as exploring the local environment and tax consequences of buying a home.

Class 5 - Importance of Community Involvement and Local Politics - June 30th         

Instructor: Tom Clark with Holland and Hart Law Firm

Tom is a long time YPN member and lobbyist. He will share his stories and wisdom about the importance of being involved in your community and how you can have a voice in local politics.   

Final Class - Management and Leadership Strategies- July 27th          

Instructor - Jim Annis, Founder and CEO of the Applied Companies

This final class will be lead by the energetic and experienced CEO of The Applied Companies - Jim Annis. Learn the importance and skills necessary to be a great manager and leader. Learn how to lead teams and set goals in an interactive and fun session.  

Register now for our hYPe Series today!

YPN Members Sign up for the series and get all classes just $150!

Non-Members Sign up for the series and get all classes $200 and we will include a year's membership to YPN ($50 value).

Questions or to request an invoice for the series, call 829-3555 or email execdirector@renotahoeypn.com 

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