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By Thomas Doucet

Networking Group

City launches networking group for young professionals

Apr 28, 2022 | 3:01 PM

PRINCE GEORGE—The City is launching a Young Professionals Network of Prince George to provide people who are new to the city or growing their careers with opportunities to connect to others and the community.

“We’ve been hearing from new residents and their employers that there’s a need for more opportunities to make connections in Prince George,” says Christina Doll, Workforce Development Officer. “We’re hoping that the Young Professionals Network will provide a starting point for people to build professional and personal connections and will assist local employers in retaining employees they’ve attracted from other communities.”

The age range for the group is aiming for is 21-45 years old but the group is open to anyone looking to grow their professional and personal network. Currently four events a year will be planned with the possibility of more being added to the schedule.

Details for the first event are as follows:

Date: Friday, May 13, 2022

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Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: The Canadian Brewhouse, 3036 Recplace Drive

Cost: $20 includes appetizers. One drink ticket will be provided for each of the first 10 people to register

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Door Prizes: $50 GC to The Canadian Brewhouse and Gift Cards to local coffee and doughnut shops

“We are pleased to support the launch event for the Young Professionals Network of Prince George,” said Jameel Sayani, the Managing Partner for MNP’s Northern BC region. “As an employer, we see great value in this initiative as it will assist us in retaining the employees we work hard to attract to our company by helping them build professional and personal networks within the community.”