The mission of the Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals is to cultivate future civic and economic leaders of Jefferson Parish and the surrounding community through philanthropic initiatives, education, and leadership development opportunities.
Our Young Professionals Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month. The committee meets to plan and discuss ideas for events such as Eats & Edu., networking socials, and most recently, our inaugural IGNITE Young Professionals Leadership Summit. The Young Professionals are also involved in community volunteer opportunities and maintain active involvement in the Jefferson Chamber’s larger networking events. Committee meetings are open to all young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s.
SOCIALS
JCYP socials offer young professionals in our region a fun and relaxed way to connect at local establishments. These events provide the perfect opportunity to network and catch up with peers. Past events have included happy hours, dog park meetups, virtual reality gaming nights, holiday celebrations, and more.
IGNITE Young Professionals Leadership Summit
Attracting and retaining young professionals remains a key priority for our state and parish, and our IGNITE Young Professionals Leadership Summit was created to help fuel the next generation of leaders. The summit provides a powerful platform for meaningful connection, professional development, and collaboration across the region.
Community Involvement
JCYP provides many volunteer and philanthropic opportunities in the community throughout the year, including volunteering for local non-profits and promoting the Metairie Flag at community events to raise funds for quality of life improvement projects.
Eats & Edu
During Eats & Edu., attendees enjoy a 3-4 course dinner at a fixed rate while learning from local leaders, industry tycoons, and experienced professionals, and networking with other young professionals. Each event features guest speakers who make presentations and provide educational insight on specific topics important to young professionals in the region.
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