YPC BLOG

Want to learn more about Young Professionals Connection (YPC) in Greater Des Moines (DSM)? Follow the YPC blog, where Board of Directors and guest bloggers discuss professional development, community building and more. Find board, committee and member features here as well.


Announcing an Inspiring YPC Storytelling Event: Stories of Young Professionals
DSM Intern Connection Program Participation Leads to High Likelihood of Relocating to Des Moines
YPC Board Application Deadline Fast Approaching
Find Your Future in DSM
Chamber Membership and Volunteerism Within the DSM Community
Unleashing Pawsitive Vibes: A Deeper Look at Therapy Dogs
Inclusivity Isn’t Just a Buzzword!
Why Interns Matter + How EMC is Making a Difference
Ace Resume Building: Find Your Ideal Role
What is Health + Wellness Without Gyms and Diets?
Career Growth Strategies: Overcoming Job Stagnation
Connecting to the Culture Through YPC
YPC Annual Gala Set for Aug. 5
What to Expect from the 2023 DSM Intern Connection
A YPC Kick-Off Party for the Books
Joining a Greater Des Moines Real Estate Team After High School Graduation
YPC Partners with the Iowa Architectural Foundation to Bring Young Professionals 9th Annual Sips, Samples + Sights Tour
A New Year, A New YPC Board in DSM
2022 Fellowship Cohort Makes Lasting Impression on DSM Community
High School Students Can Register Now for Business Horizons Summer Program
Busing: Easy, Inexpensive + Environmentally Friendly
Reflections on the DSM Fellowship Program Class of 2020-2022
DSM Fellows Capstone Panel: Environmental Awareness
Q+A - Bartender's Handshake
DSM Fellows Capstone Panel: Food Insecurity
DSM Fellows Capstone Panel: Redlining and Zoning
DSM Fellows Capstone Panel: Child Care
DSM Fellows Capstone Panel: Cybersecurity
Urbandale Chamber Connects Youth to Jobs + Internships
YPC 2022 President-Elect Spotlight
Des Moines: A Young, Aspiring City for Young, Aspiring Professionals
Importance of Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset as a Student
Finding Your Passion in Your 20s
Why Choose an Extended Internship?
Why I Moved to DSM for an Internship
DSM Fellowship Program Fellows Look to Improve Cultural Awareness
Finding Your Place as an Intern
How to Make an Impact as an Intern
Hybrid DSM Intern Connection Participants Complete 2021 Program
Cultivating + Retaining Youth in DSM Through Talent-Based Programming
Waukee's School-to-Work Internship Offers Real-World Work Experience
Students Reflect on the Career Opportunities Available Through Tallo
Make the Most of Bike Month in Greater Des Moines (DSM)
Chili for Charity Returns to DSM USA
5 Great Reasons to Volunteer
'70s Summer Fashion Series: Part 1
Netiquette For Social Media
The Des Moines Coffee Scene
Member Spotlight: Lindsay Maher