Okanagan Young Professionals

Background:

The demographic and economic implications that face the Okanagan are well documented and wide in reach. From being the oldest census city in Canada to lagging income standards across most industry sectors, the Okanagan must focus its creative efforts around attracting and retaining young professionals and families. These core themes provide the framework and rationale to proactively engage with individuals looking to get involved in the community and ultimately, foster a culture around young professionals.

Current state in the Okanagan:

Even though a number of quality organizations already exist providing programming and connection throughout the Okanagan, communication and identity is often fragmented. This fact, coupled with low capacity for existing groups to market and scale successfully, points to an opportunity for a new approach. United collaboration between existing groups, focused towards a shared vision for the Region’s prosperity, is what’s needed.

Strategy:

Instead of duplicating projects or activities that address topics of Professional Development, Mentorship, Networking, Affordable Housing, Arts and Cultural Affairs and Volunteering; Okanagan Young Professionals will establish a Regional Network by promoting groups that already exist and also support the dynamic and collaborative Communication Hub.

Community Partners:

We are identifying and securing Community Partners weekly… more to come!

Up Coming Okanagan Young Professional Events:

Check out our facebook and Twitter pages for a listing of events.

Grow Together:

We’re excited to hear from you… for more information, to get connected or to become one of our Community Partners contact Youth Culture Officer, Donnie Ungaro - dungaro@investkelowna.com; phone (778) 363-2433.

Invest Kelowna Okanagan Young Professionals Collective