Apprentice Austin

           

Apprentice Austin 3.0 is Austin’s first mentoring program for developing tomorrow’s Young Professionals and the future leaders of Central Texas and the Austin Young Chamber’s third release of the program. 

Who is Austin Young Chamber of Commerce?

The Austin Young Chamber of Commerce (AYC) is the fastest growing organization in Central TX with nearly 1600 members and over 10,000 friends since July 2009.  As the second largest Chamber of Commerce in Austin and largest young professional organization in the State, the AYC’s goal is to develop and connect young professionals in Austin to create business, community and individual success.  The AYC provides its members and the community:

• Unique social networking opportunities to help develop peer to peer relationships on both a personal and professional level
• Individual growth and skills development through education and a monthly speaker series from nationally renowned experts
• Opportunities to get involved in community and civic activities to improve the quality of life

What is the Apprentice Austin Mentorship Program?

The primary purpose of Apprentice Austin is to develop tomorrow’s young professionals and the future leaders of Austin.  Since Austin is one of the most desirable cities in the country to live, it is difficult for recent grads to find work in such a competitive environment.  Through Apprentice Austin, we hope too not only find each of these students jobs in Austin upon graduation, but give them the expertise, insights, and connections to have a successful career in their field of interest.  Apprentice Austin 3.0 will include:

•  Up to 20 top students from across all area colleges designed to develop tomorrow’s Young Professionals and the future leaders of Central Texas.
•  A seven month, 10-14 session mentoring opportunity for a student to learn from a local leader in an area of their career interests/pursuit.  Mentors give 1 hour every other week to their apprentices (based upon calendar availability) to help guide the student on career development, make contacts/network in Austin and beyond, and offer general work and community awareness

Fall 2011 Program Schedule:

•  Apprentice application (now online) and process shared with campus sponsors on 09/12/2011
•  Apprentice application period 09/15/2011 – 10/01/2011
•  Apprentice selection and announcement by 10/05/2011
•  Mentor and Apprentice matching announcement by 10/15/2011
•  Launch party the week of October 17^th
•  Apprentice Austin Program period 10/24/2011 to 04/13/2012
•  Celebration Dinner with all Apprentices, Mentors, Program Sponsors, and University Presidents or liaisons in mid April at UT

Program Details:

• The primary objective of program activities is for the mentor to guide the student on career development, help them make contacts/network in Austin and beyond, and offer workplace and community awareness    
•  Mentor and apprentice will set up a bi-weekly (every other week) meetings over coffee, lunch, in the office, or other appropriate location to discuss the field and  
•  Suggested curriculum for the mentoring sessions will include activities and topics from the AYC speaker series and leading job shadowing programs 
•  Mentor and apprentice will be encouraged to attend AYC networking, community, and educational events together to make connections and learn more about the city
•  Kick-off event will connect mentors and apprentices, review program curriculum and schedule, and hear from a keynote speaker
•  Program will culminate in a graduation ceremony that will include the apprentices, mentors, local leaders, key stakeholders from the University, and any program sponsors

For More Information:
Contact Billy Moyer or Nathan Green @ apprenticeaustin@gmail.com if you have any questions.