Development

We provide professional and personal development opportunities as well as our signature Mentor Pensacola program.

Details

We support the personal and professional growth of young professionals through career-building workshops, the Mentor Pensacola program, and diverse personal development opportunities that build new skills, foster wellness, and create meaningful experiences.

Goals

  • Develop life skills, soft skills, and leadership skills of the young workforce of Pensacola
  • Become an incubator for our emerging workforce in an effort to retain young talent in Pensacola
  • Connect young professionals to local community leaders for professional and personal growth
  • Cultivate a culture of mentorship in the Pensacola community
  • Provide personal development opportunities including wellness activities, skill-building workshops, and social recreation to offer members a well-rounded experience
  • Manage the PYP Kickball Team, Pensacola Unprofessionals, which is a community-building activity and a cornerstone of our personal development programming

Development Programs

Professional Development

Our PD After Hours seminar series features dynamic speakers, industry leaders, and hands-on workshops focused on building career skills, leadership, and professional growth. These monthly events are designed to equip members with practical knowledge, connect them to innovative ideas, and help them thrive in their careers.

Mentor Pensacola

Mentor Pensacola is a professional mentorship program that pairs PYP members with influential local leaders across a variety of industries. This program fosters one-on-one relationships that support professional development, personal growth, and a deeper connection to the Pensacola community.

Personal Development

Our Personal Development programs are designed to help members grow beyond the workplace. These experiences focus on wellness, creativity, new skill-building, and team-based recreation—like our PYP Kickball Team, the Pensacola Unprofessionals. Whether you're learning something new or just having fun, our personal development initiatives encourage balance, connection, and personal enrichment.

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Where to Start

Register for any of our upcoming Professional Development events here on our website and feel free to introduce yourself when you arrive. Let us know what you’re hoping to get out of the seminar.

Open Mind

Bring your open mind. You may already know about the topic on hand- If so, look for new ways of thinking about it.

Positivity

Come with a positive attitude. You’ll get what you put in and you’ll get more as an active participant.

Education

We’re in the business of educating our members on the latest happenings that are important to our community and our young professionals.

Say Hi!

We’re all in this together. Find a buddy and grow with us together.

Solicit-Free

We encourage a solicit-free environment at all of our events to help you build relationships first. Leave the heavy sales pitch at home.

Upcoming Events

Resources

More resources coming soon!

Previous Events

Community Roundtable: Building Pensacola - Economic Growth & Impact

June 25, 2025

PD After Hours: How to Network - Quick Keys to Connections

June 18, 2025

PD After Hours: Branding Yourself - Stand Out & Get Noticed

May 21, 2025

PD After Hours: Silencing Your Inner Critic

April 16, 2025

Community Roundtable: BAM! Snoballs

April 2, 2025

Community Roundtable: Celebrating Women - Legacy, Leadership, & Local Impact

March 20, 2025

PD After Hours: From Ideas to Impact - Writing for the Modern Professional

March 19, 2025

PD After Hours: Interviewing Skills

February 19, 2025