Volunteering at the Salvation Army
Industry Tour at Rochester International Airport
Volunteering at SPARK - The Children's Museum
"Part of my job is getting out in the community, and joining the RYT Network was one of the best things I’ve done for that. It’s really beneficial for my job."
2 Community & Industry Engagement
Industry Tour at Fours Daughters Winery
Participants: “It’s easy to make connections” Participants say they appreciate the variety of opportunities available in RYT’s twice-monthly events and are inspired by meeting others at similar ages and stages in their careers. Clara Torkelson, 25, a Senior Recruiter for Manpower, has been to almost every RYT Network event and has formed valuable connections. “A lot of my Rochester friends are not in the business field, so meeting people in similar careers is helpful,” Torkelson said. Behind-the-scenes tours of local businesses like Nuss Truck & Equipment and a speed networking event were also beneficial, Torkelson said. Perfecting and practicing her “elevator speech” with peers is less intimidating than doing it at events that include the entire Chamber membership, she said. On the light side, Torkelson has enjoyed volleyball night and patio Happy Hours.
VOLUNTEERING Members can give back to the
community while mingling with fellow young professionals. The RYT Network has volunteered at the Salvation Army, SPARK - The Children's Museum, and Channel One Food Bank. INDUSTRY TOURS An opportunity for our members to visit chamber member businesses and see firsthand what they do in our community. So far, we have toured Rochester Athletic Club, Roca Climbing & Fitness, Rochester International Airport, Fours Daughters Winery, and Nuss Truck & Equipment.
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