Networking is
a word which strikes fear into the heart of many. "Working a room"
- like speaking in public - is more terrifying than death,
depending on which studies you read.
When serial
entrepreneur Sara Robertson moved to Glasgow at the beginning of
2010, she was determined to create an environment for young people
to build friendships, professional networks and skills. She
has certainly done that and 8 years on, her legacy is
intact.
The Glasgow
Young Professionals (GYP) team are firm believers in collaboration,
innovation and supporting local businesses. Each month members
catch up on the last Thursday of the month in a different venue.
Twice a year in April & October we collaborate with other
groups (RICS Matrics & CIOB Novus) to organise a pub quiz - a
very popular event with over 100 in the room each time battling for
first prize.
Our biggest
night of the year by far is the Burns Supper & Ceilidh, which
has had well over 1,000 attendees since it started in 2013. The
team came up with their own Burns Supper format to shake up the old
traditions and continue celebrating the Bard's contribution to
Scottish life.
As well as
growing your professional network and making friends at GYP
we also offer fantastic seminars for the large percentage of
our members in professional services who have a certain number of
CPD hours that they must fulfil.
GYP would be
nothing without the regulars who turn up, and the enthusiastic team
behind the scenes who organise the events. The set-up is simple
within our team: if you have a passion that you want to share with
our 2,500 members - go for it. From trips to Glasgow
Film Theatre to Beauty Kitchen Workshops, we've covered it all.
There is so much to do in our wonderful city, and if you would like
to share an idea or passion with us we'd love to hear
from you!
Most of all,
we'd love to see you at future events. There's no membership
fee and you can reserve your place via the Glasgow
Young Professionals website. Come
along and see for yourself how friendly we are. If it's your first
time at GYP, our team (pictured - left to right) Matt, Emma, Clare,
Petya & Jill will make sure that you are not alone, introduce
you to the regulars and ensure your experience of networking
is a positive one.
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