Tom Keller
Networking nightmares? We've been there.

If the idea of exchanging business cards makes your neck hair crawl, I wanted you to know that you’re not alone. I asked members of the DYP executive team to share their biggest networking fears. See if you relate to their answers.

Networking nightmares? We've been there.
Karissa Holmes
Behind the Scenes: 2016 Vanguard Award ...

Have questions on how we selected our awesome Vanguard Awardees? Take a quick peek behind the scenes of our process!

Behind the Scenes: 2016 Vanguard Award Selections
Kyla Carlsen
My "Life" as a Homeless Teen by Kyla Carlsen

Do you personally know what it's like to experience homelessness? DYP Team Member and Challenge Detroit Fellow, Kyla Carlsen, recounts one of her most impactful challenges to date - life as a homeless teen relying on resources at COTS.

My "Life" as a Homeless Teen by Kyla Carlsen
Ben Seidman
10 Qualities Of The Detroitpreneur

The Detroitpreneur is a unique breed. Here just 10 qualities that make up that individual. Please share some of your own in the comments!

10 Qualities Of The Detroitpreneur
Tom Keller
Forget 12 Months, Here's What Happened When DYP ...

As the title makes apparent, one of the key thrusts of the book is to break goals into shorter-timeframe projects to enable more responsive and responsible planning.

Forget 12 Months, Here's What Happened When DYP Switched to a 12 Week Year

Detroit

Adopt-a Child x Detroit Young Professionals Recap + Photos!

Adopt-a Child x Detroit Young Professionals Recap + Photos!

Adopt-A-Child for Christmas Program alone brings together many thousands of volunteers and parents, who give to over 3,000 low- income youth recipients, aging from newborn to 12 years. At this festive outing the youth are influenced by their evening’s mentors while receiving gifts of warm clothing and toys. The mentors provide the young children guidance through conversation and interest, positive direction and concern. 

July Member Spotlight: Carter Bundy and Andrea Wilamowski

DYP is pleased to spotlight two more of our members who are working to make an impact both within the organization and throughout the area. Please enjoy this opportunity to learn more about your fellow members, and make sure to say hello when you see them out at an event!

White House Hopefuls Already Making Detroit Stops

White House Hopefuls Already Making Detroit Stops

Voters should take notice of how candidates visiting Detroit incorporate Detroit culture and community into their campaigns, and young professionals should give every candidate their ear for at least a minute. The way that it is supposed to be, is that every candidate truly has a chance, and no voter can make an educated decision until they've thoroughly looked at their options.