Young & Emerging Professionals
We're an Employee Resource Group supporting the personal and professional development of young professionals or emerging professionals who are new to UofL or new to a particular career path.
About Us
History
The University of Louisville’s Young and Emerging Professionals (YEP) employee resource group was founded in 2019.
Mission
To support the personal and professional development of "young" professionals (ages 40 or below) or "emerging" professionals who are new to UofL or new to a particular career path, etc. Membership is free and open to all UofL employees.
Note: These definitions are not meant to be exclusive. If you identify with either of these terms, you are welcome to join us!
Purpose & Goals
- To provide development, both professional and personal, for young and emerging professionals at UofL;
- To foster a community of support among young and emerging professionals at UofL through events and networking opportunities;
- To enhance the university culture through assisting with policy consideration and changes through the lens of young and emerging professionals at UofL; and
- To be visible around campus in the hopes of encouraging new initiatives and better practices tailored towards young and emerging professionals at UofL.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
YEP aims to cultivate an equitable community where all young and emerging professionals are welcomed and empowered to develop their professional careers and networks. In alignment with the Cardinal Principles, we support the inclusion of all regardless of where your journey began or where it may lead you.