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YLAI Network Professional Development Portal

No matter where you are in your career journey – from novice to generalist to specialist – the YLAI Network is here to help. Our large collection of online courses, blogs, toolkits, and other resources can help you establish your professional goals.

The YLAI Network is excited to help our members grow their professional resources through exclusive tailored content.

Leadership Planning Toolkit Cover Page - YLAI Network Leadership Planning Toolkit – this toolkit will support your continued professional growth as a leader and help guide you as you work to create positive change in your community, country, and region.

  • Practice setting professional development goals
  • Identify specific steps to achieve your goals
  • Clarify your motivations and values that guide your career

Starting Your Career

You are an ambitious future leader, who is ready to develop your skills into an exciting career! The written and verbal communication skills that you refine will establish a strong base for a variety of professional situations and opportunities. Check out these YLAI Network resources designed to help you achieve your goals!

Professional Development Tools

Goal Setting

Networking

Resumes and Cover Letters

Mentoring

Self-Promotion and Marketing

Refining Your Expertise

Advancing Your Career

You’ve had experience in your career, but now you want to grow your professional skills and set advanced goals. Now is the time to learn how to promote yourself and to use your professional networks to create opportunities. Check out these YLAI Network resources designed to help you achieve your goals!

Professional Development Tools

Goal Setting

Networking

Resumes and Cover Letters

Interviews

Mentoring

Self-Promotion and Marketing

Refining Your Expertise

Starting and Growing Your Business

You’re an industrious worker with a sense of responsibility for yourself, your business, and your community. Taking the next steps to start or grow your business requires strategic planning and investment in your goals. Check out these YLAI Network resources designed to help you achieve your goals!

Professional Development Tools

Goal Setting

Networking

Interviews

Mentoring

Self-Promotion and Marketing

Refining Your Expertise