Posts by Pittsburgh Young Professionals
Yinz Hungry?
Being a Pittsburgh native, I might be biased, but there’s truly so many reasons to love this city. One of the biggest reasons is the food scene. It seems like almost every month a new restaurant or cafe is popping up. The same can be said about the next few months. We’re all really in…
Read MorePress Release: Pittsburgh Young Professionals Welcomes New Board of Directors for 2020
One of the County’s Oldest Young Professional Organization Announces Big Plan for 2020, including— New Board of Directors, New Events, and New Pittsburgh Partnerships PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Young Professionals (PYP) is excited to announce the appointment of 14 new board members, led by Board President and business operations professional, Jacquie Foradori. Representing over 625 young…
Read MoreQuit Spending Free Time – Try Cashing It In
I have had a lot of professional experiences. As I reflect back on twenty years’ worth of work, my resumes and the various industry-specific iterations of them, my memories reveal flower truck driving, lifeguarding, retail printing, teaching, event planning, and instructional design. These are to name a small handful of roles from the classic Millennial…
Read MoreTurkey Day Board Bites
Enjoy our 2019 Board of Directors favorite holiday recipes this Thanksgiving! ALANNA FIGURELLI, 2019 RECORDING SECRETARY Pineapple Stuffing Serving size: 5 servings | Prep: 5 minutes | Cook time: 1 hour Preparation instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9-inch baking pan. In a mixing bowl, mix margarine and sugar. Beat…
Read MoreComedy & Cocktails will celebrate PYP scholarship winner
Pittsburgh Improv opens doors to Pittsburgh Young Professionals as they announce winner of 2019 scholarship. PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Young Professionals (PYP) will announce the winner of $1,000 Pittsburgh Young Professionals Scholarship Wednesday, Nov 7 from 5:30 -8:30 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Improv in Homestead. The Pittsburgh Young Professionals Scholarship of the Pittsburgh Foundation was created…
Read MoreTop TEDTalks from the PYP Public Relations Committee
TEDTalks have had a profound impact upon not only our society as a whole, but it specifically resonates with the millennial generation. This generation has seen the greatest leaps and bounds of technology, as well as the darker side. TEDTalks have become a way to reach other millennials in way that former generations never had…
Read MoreYoung Professionals make Impact on more than 35 Nonprofits
Pittsburgh Young Professionals bring together members to meet with Pittsburgh’s nonprofits and community organizations to make a lasting impact in our region. PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Young Professionals (PYP) welcomes over 35 of Pittsburgh’s nonprofits and community organizations to its Third Annual Volunteer Fair from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Energy Innovation Center. Young…
Read More5 Tips to Increase Productivity While Working from Home
Working from home is the absolute best. You can roll out of bed with a messy bun and last night’s PJ’s and begin your workday almost immediately. There’s no additional travel time, no showers necessary. At most, you’ll need to pop in a K-Cup and get moving. So with all of this freedom, how can…
Read More7 of the Best Ways to Manage Your Time at Work
We get it… you’re busy all the time both at home and at work. But are you making the most of your time? Sometimes we can get so caught up in being busy that we forget that we can maximize our time and get more done in less time. If your biggest problem is managing…
Read More5 Ways You’ll Know It’s Time to Leave Your Job
Feeling like you’re stuck in a rut at work? Are you over the minutiae of the day-to-day grind in your current role? You’re not alone. Many professionals have reported that they are either frustrated or unhappy in their current job role but unsure or unwilling to leave. If you’re questioning whether it’s time for you…
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