Austin Networking

Social 2024

October 9th, 2024

The Networking Social is an exclusive event designed for alumni who are in college and early in their careers, with the goal of connecting them with professionals and helping them explore potential roles.

The event will will include light bites, drinks, free headshots, a scholarship giveaway, a pre-networking workshop exclusive to alumni, and each YWPN student will leave with a special gift.

What to look

forward to

  • We will offer free headshots to everyone in attendance. Headshots will be sent to attendees directly 2 weeks after social.

  • Any YWPN Alumni is invited to attend a workshop from 5:00-5:45pm prior to the start of the social.

  • We will have two scholarships that we will give away the night of the event. Be sure to enter in the drawing when you check in at the event.

  • This event is a fantastic opportunity to expand your network and find a mentor, with recruiters present to discuss internship and job roles. Don't miss this chance to connect with professionals and explore new career opportunities.

Program

5:00 - 5:45pm | Pre-Networking Workshop

5:45 | Networking Social Begins

6:15 | Introduction of Alumni Program & Scholarship Winners

7:00 | Networking Social Concludes

Light Bites & Drinks

Light Bites & Drinks

Enjoy a beautifully curated grazing board by Antonelli’s, featuring artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, and gourmet snacks. Our bar will also be serving white wine and a special signature cocktail crafted exclusively for the evening.

Venue

 

Brown Advisory

200 W 6th St

Suite 1700,

Austin, TX 78701

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Brown Advisory for generously donating their space for our event this evening.

Pre-Networking Workshop

Exclusive to YWPN Alumni, the Pre-Networking Workshop will be hosted from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM. Students will engage in a hands-on workshop with Sarena from 9 to Thrive. You can read more about Sarena and her expertise on her LinkedIn profile.

Networking can be a daunting experience but it doesn’t have to be if you're prepared. Learn how to network effectively and master your elevator pitch in this interactive workshop prior to the Networking Social! You’ll learn how to be your authentic self while building valuable connections, and you’ll leave prepared to make a lasting impression and expand your professional network. This session will provide you with tips to prepare for the YWPN Networking Social, and you’ll leave with insights on how to succeed in any networking setting.

Recruiting Corner

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more companies to come.

We are also excited to introduce a new feature at our Networking Socials – the Recruiting Corner. At each event, several companies will have tables set up where you can learn about job opportunities, internships, and career paths. This is a fantastic chance to connect directly with recruiters and explore potential career opportunities.

 FAQs

  • Please dress business casual.

  • Any alumni of a YWPN School can attend the pre-networking workshop.

  • You can park in the Indeed Tower parking garage. The entrance to the parking garage is between 6th and 7th street off Colorado.

    Once parked, take the elevator up to the lobby . In the lobby, you can either tell security you are going to floor 17, or if you walk past security to the second set of elevator banks right before the stairs, you will see a little kiosk. You will select floor 17, and it will route you to which elevator to go to.

  • For any alumni attending the pre-networking workshop, feel free to bring a pen and notebook. We will have some for use.

    We advise for you to bring your business cards and/or resume.