Talent & Workforce
YPs talk about public service
YPs talk about public service The Springfield region likes to talk with great pride about its willingness to give young professionals a “seat at the table” – a chance to be heard, to be involved in the decision-making process and shape their own future. On July 18, three YPs who have already decided to get…
Read MoreThe power of encouraging employee education
The power of encouraging employee education When Brandon Jones was hired by SRC at age 19, he was just out of high school. Twelve years later, he’s still with the company as a product engineer for SRC Electrical – and he’s in the middle of getting his master’s degree. Neither is a coincidence. The company…
Read MoreGO CAPS helps teachers share workplace experiences with students
GO CAPS helps teachers share workplace experiences with students Many teachers in the area are taking the summer months to enjoy a well-deserved vacation. Or maybe they’re teaching a session of summer school. But some are using the time for a new type of experience – in conjunction with the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced…
Read MoreYoung professionals make their voices heard in Jefferson City
Young professionals make their voices heard in Jefferson City On April 11, members of The Network for Young Professionals took the opportunity to engage with key state legislative leaders in Jefferson City during their second-ever lobby day to the state Capitol. Network members met with multiple members of the southwest Missouri legislative delegation and the…
Read MorePreventing and addressing fraud in international organizations
Preventing and addressing fraud in international organizations It’s hard to argue with the fact that technology has improved efficiencies and made our jobs easier every day. But that technology also opens the door for businesses to become the victims of potential fraud and embezzlement – and the problem goes beyond major, high-profile targets such as…
Read MoreGO CAPS students showcase results of yearlong experiences
GO CAPS students showcase results of yearlong experiences The students who participate in the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS) program spend an entire school year immersed in real-life, hands-on job experiences. learning about potential career opportunities and college pathways to reach those careers after their high school years are over. On…
Read MoreTurning workplace culture into talent recruitment and retention
Turning workplace culture into talent recruitment and retention The struggle for today’s businesses to grow and prosper often centers around finding and keeping the right mix of talented, motivated employees. And with unemployment rates at historic lows, the biggest key to recruiting and retaining those employees can often be creating the right workplace culture. Chamber…
Read MoreChanging the way teachers look at the workplace
Changing the way teachers look at the workplace The Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS) program is designed to connect high school students with real world work experiences, to show them the opportunities and options available to them when they finish school. Part of that work means also making connections with their…
Read MoreA new year brings a new brand for The Network
A new year brings a new brand for The Network The Network for Young Professionals turned 10 recently, and as most of us do around our 10th birthday, the group is going through some changes. The most visible change: its new brand. For the past several months, Chamber staff has been working with Revel Advertising to…
Read MoreThe Network announces attorney Britton Jobe as 2017 YP of the Year
The Network announces attorney Britton Jobe as 2017 YP of the Year Britton Jobe, a partner at Neale & Newman, LLP, was named The Network’s 2017 Young Professional of the Year at the organization’s Holiday Soirée on Dec. 13 at Hickory Hills Country Club. Following an open nomination process, The Network’s Young Professional of the…
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