The Young Professionals Association (YPA) Laker Leadership Conference is a NEW two-day in-person conference on May 23-24, 2022.
With young alumni as presenters, discover and connect to program sessions and signature group events that will prepare and bolster fellow young professional leaders in their professional and personal success.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Customized program selection for personalized professional development.
- Keynote speaker on "How to Become LinkedIn Famous" and opening signature event "Belief Sparks Action."
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging training.
- Wellness group activity, service element and a fun, social experience.
- Access to professional headshot photography.
- Resource Expo featuring employers, alumni benefit partners and University representatives.
This is for young alumni professionals, by young alumni professionals!
LAKER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PROGRAM
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Learn more about our wonderful keynote, trainer and program session speakers.
SPEAKER SESSION SUMMARIES AND BIOS
RESOURCE EXPO
The Resource Expo will be on display throughout the conference for the chance to link you, our emerging leaders, with amazing connections. You can network with:
- Employers showcasing career opportunities.
- Chicagoland chambers and associations about exclusive opportunities
- Career readiness services with University and alumni benefit partners
- Other partnerships for our young professionals.
LAKERS IN SERVICE
Pay it forward for the next generation of careerists with poise and confidence. Donate gently used professional work attire to the RU Career Closet for our current students. Alumni who graduated in the last year can also access the RU Career Closet during the conference. Donors will also receive an in-kind donation receipt for their donation. Please consult the website for items that can and cannot be donated.
SCHEDULE
Monday, May 23
8 - 9 a.m. Welcome Breakfast and Registration | Ida B. Wells
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Resource Expo | Fainman Lounge
9 a.m. - 10:15 am Opening Speaker Signature Event | Ida B. Wells and Streaming
10:30 am- 11:45 am Conference Elective Session A | Wabash classrooms
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch | Ida B. Wells
2 - 3:15 p.m. Conference Election Session B| Wabash classrooms
3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Conference Elective Session C | Wabash classrooms
5 - 7 p.m. Cocktails and Comedy | Ganz Hall
Tuesday, May 24
8:30 - 9:15 am Breakfast and Yoga Wellness Event | Ida B. Wells
9 am - 2 pm Resource Expo | Fainman Lounge
9:30 - 10:45 am Keynote Speaker | Ida B. Wells and Streaming
11 am-Noon Conference Elective Session D | Wabash classrooms
12:15 - 1:15 pm Conference Elective Session E | Wabash classrooms
1:15 - 2:45 pm Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training and Lunch | Ida B. Wells and Streaming
3 - 4 pm Talkback Panel and Closing | Ida B. Wells
Schedule subject to change.
COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
Invest in your ongoing commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The University of South Florida Muma College of Business offers a free seven-week certificate program, sponsored by the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jabil, that focuses on ways organizations can create a more diverse workplace as well as address equity issues and foster inclusivity.
The program consists of seven two-hour modules, all pre-recorded from the spring session. Modules may be viewed at any time before December 31, 2022. While the content is available free of charge, a $99 fee is required to earn the Credly certificate and badge, which will be awarded after participants pass all seven quizzes.
More Information and Enrollment