Dubuque Area Chamber YP Mentorship is proud to receive a DRA Core Grant

YP Next Up is a program of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Dubuque for future young professionals currently enrolled at a local college or university. This organization caters exclusively to students of all grade levels enrolled in higher education looking to make local connections and plan for life after graduation.

To sign up to be a Mentor please click HERE.

By providing professional, networking, and social opportunities for future young professionals, YP Next Up is creating a more vibrant and connected community. Thousands of college graduates have gone on to achieve great success within their respective fields and the ability to connect with these young professionals can create new opportunities, connections, and experiences.

The YP Next Up Mentorship Program is a program that matches students with young professionals. This high-quality, high-impact mentoring program uses a unique approach to guide communication between mentor and student through an interactive and personalized program.

As a mentor, you are asked to make a minimal investment of time but it will have wonderful results for students. We ask mentors to meet with their mentees throughout the course of the Academic Year, along with two in-person professional development events.

YP NEXT UP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Young Professionals of Dubuque is proud to be one of the organizations receiving a 2023 DRA Core Grant to enhance and expand our YPD mentorship program! #WithDRA

The YP Dubuque board is now accepting applications for YP Next Up Mentorship Program 2023-2024 Academic Year. All applications received will be reviewed and you will be contacted with additional information about the start date, meeting times, expectations, etc.

WHAT IS A MENTOR?
A mentor is a guide. A friend. A resource that paves the way to success and derives satisfaction from helping others succeed. Your role as a mentor is to inspire, encourage, and support your mentee, and to contribute to their professional and personal development.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• All mentors must have a willingness to give back and make an impact by providing mentoring support to one of our local college students.
• Meet with your mentee over the course of the academic year, in person or virtual
• Attend mentor-mentee meet-ups hosted by the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals of Dubuque

YP Next Up 2023-2024 Wrap Up Event

• When: April 15th, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• Where: Grand River Center
• What: The Dubuque Area Chamber's Young Professionals will be hosting on Mon., Apr. 15 the YP Next Up Program End Celebration for the 2023-24 academic year, 7 - 8:30 PM at the Grand River Center. All Mentors, mentees, panelists, and any other YP Next Up volunteers are invited to attend as we recognize the individuals who participated, enjoy hor d'oeuvres, have a closing activity, and do gift card giveaways to local businesses.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YP NEXT UP
Let us know if you have any questions about YP Next Up Mentorship Program and we'll get connected with you! 

Thank you to the DRA for their grant supporting our initiative to engage our local college students with young professionals in our business community