YPN

Expand your circle through ACerS Young Professionals Network (YPN)

The American Ceramic Society’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) aims to provide support, community, and leadership opportunities to members as they transition from students to successful professionals that are active members of the broader ceramic society.

Join the Growing YPN Community

You may join this growing community by logging in to your ACerS Personal Snapshot and marking "Young Professionals Network (YPN)" under the Interest Groups and Communities tab.

By joining today, you will receive YPN communications that will highlight opportunities for networking, volunteering, professional development, and more.

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YPN Steering Committee and its subcommittees

ACerS Young Professionals Network (YPN) is guided by the YPN Steering Committee and its subcommittees. See below to find out more about these subcommittees.

Oversee the newly created YPN+1 Program.

Organize the monthly YPN Connect virtual networking events.

Organize and moderate ACerS webinars on professional and personal development topics.

Create and maintain YPN events (such as the Lunch with a Professional program) offered at ACerS conferences.

Communicate current opportunities, events, and provide updates regarding the YPN's community.

Current Calls for Volunteers

YPN Steering Committee - Subcommittees

Interested in becoming involved in the YPN Steering Committee? Join us within one of the following YPN subcommittees: YPN+1, YPN Connect, YPN Webinars, YPN Programming, YPN Communications.

Volunteer(s) must be a current ACerS member. Ideally volunteer(s) will be a member of the YPN who have completed their university/student career and are 40 years of age or under.

To inquire and/or express interest, reach out to Yolanda Natividad with the name(s) of the subcommittees you are interested in joining.

YPN Connect - November

Join us for the upcoming ACerS YPN Connect event scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00 pm EST / 8:00 pm UTC.

This virtual event is open to both ACerS YPN members and non-members, so be sure to invite your colleagues and friends!

Register below - we look forward to seeing you there!

YPN+1 Program - NEW

The YPN+1 Program offers the YPN Division Liaison program so that YPN members may seek to become involved in leadership roles within their Division.

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Stay Connected

ACerS Member Community

Join us in the Young Professionals Network group within the ACerS Member Community.

LinkedIn

Join us in the ACerS Young Professionals Network (YPN) group.

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Advance your Career

Volunteer with the YPN

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Invaluable Connections

“The connections that I’ve made through The American Ceramic Society have been invaluable. I highly encourage anyone to get involved with the Society.”

Geoff Brennecka, Colorado School of Mines

2024-2025 Young Professionals Network (YPN) Steering Committee

Become an Individual or Associate Member

If you are a recent graduate, ACerS can help you succeed by offering you a FREE Associate Membership.

By becoming an ACerS Individual or Associate Member, you’ll have access to valuable resources that will benefit you now and throughout your career.