2018 NE Metro Young Professionals Program Open for Applicants

The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) is launching the second year of its NE Metro Young Professionals Program (NMYP). The Program is aimed at engaging an emerging group of future leaders who are committed to personal growth, career advancement, civic engagement, and service to the northeast metro area region. Selected participants range between the ages of 21 to 35 covering all industries. VHEDC Executive Director, Ling Becker stated, “All engagements will be designed to develop the strengths and assets of the millennial generation toward higher performance and engagement at work and in their personal endeavors.”

Candidates should:

  • Work and/or live in the NE Metro area
  • Have an interest in developing their leadership skills, civic involvement and demonstrate a strong potential for achieving a position of leadership, either in their professional or civic life.

Activities include speakers, behind the scenes local tours, community service opportunities, make new business connections through social events. We want the majority of the activities to focus on cultivating leadership and a better understanding of the local community.

In 2017, the group visited a variety of businesses and other sites of interest. Current participant Matthew Heimann of Larson Engineering, stated, “The NMYP program has been a great experience. Before the program, I merely worked in Vadnais Heights, but now I feel connected to the community. The program highlighted important aspects of the community from business to healthcare, with many others in between. Exploring multiple facets of the community through talks and tours has taught me to appreciate all the skills of different people and organizations that make up this community. In addition, I have been able to create multiple connections both professionally and personally which has awesome.”

Application to the program can be found on the VHEDC website at https://vhedc1.wpengine.com/northeast-metro-young-professionals/. The deadline is January 19, 2018. Once all the spots are full, a waiting list will be started.If you have questions, please contact VHEDC Executive Director, Ling Becker.