CONSTRUCT is committed to helping Young Professionals advance in their careers and develop a voice in the industry by providing networking, professional development and mentorship opportunities designed for professionals 35 and under. That is the purpose of Young Professional (YP) Day which has returned for its third year at CONSTRUCT.
CONSTRUCT 2017, held Sept 13-15, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, R.I., features options for young professionals who are looking to learn more about the industry, socialize and have fun with their peers. YP Day at CONSTRUCT 2017 includes education, mentorship and fun! All content for the day is prepared specifically for the young professional and includes networking tips, a speed mentoring activity, a problem-solving luncheon and connection with peers and industry leaders.
Feedback from the 2016 Program:
- “As a young professional, it can be tough to navigate the early part of your career. YP Day at CONSTRUCT took my career to the next level through educational seminars, networking practice sessions and a chance to meet others at the same career level. In one particular session, I had an opportunity to network with mentors who I may otherwise not have access to and still stay in touch with today. I recommend YP Day; it’s the one conference experience I have had thus far that took my career to the next level.” ~Lauren Conners Anderson, architectural sales representative, Conners Sales Group, and president, DC Chapter CSI
The YP Package includes the Young Professionals Day Program, access to the Exhibit Hall, the General Session/Keynote, Show Floor Happy Hours, and the CSI Young Professionals Mixer (must be 21 years or older to attend the mixer).
Agenda:
8:00am – 8:40am Continental Breakfast/Introductions/Goals
8:40am – 9:00am How We Roll at CONSTRUCT
9:00am – 9:15am Networking Tips
9:30am – 11:30am Speed Mentoring
11:30am – 11:45am Set Yourself Apart
12:00pm – 1:00pm Let’s Fix Construction: An Interactive Luncheon featuring a hot buffet lunch
(1 AIA LU/HSW, 1 BOMI, .10 ICC)
1:05pm – 2:05pm Tools of the 21st Century Architect (1 AIA LU, .10 ICC)
2:40pm – 3:40pm Afternoon Session of Your Choice (1 AIA LU, 1 BOMI, .10 ICC)
4:00pm – 5:30pm Afternoon Session of Your Choice (1.5 AIA LUs, 1 BOMI, .10 ICC)
Cherise Lakeside, CSI, CDT, will be spearheading the program. She has experience with many facets of the project team in the built environment. She has worked in many roles in construction, MEP Engineering and for two architectural firms during her 30-year career in AEC. Cherise, in addition to other skills, has worked as a specifier. She is the past president of the Portland Chapter of CSI and a director-at-large on the Institute Board. She is passionate about her joint effort, grass roots project LetsFixConstruction.com, young professional development and improving project coordination.
To learn more about the activities available for young professionals, students or to register, visit www.CONSTRUCTshow.com or call (866) 475.6707.