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RYT NETWORK CELEBRATES 1 YEAR
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Adam Hartman, 38, an Assistant Vice President and Business Banker at Alerus, has had a similarly positive experience with the RYT Network. “People gravitate toward people their own age and with similarities. Since we’re all of a similar age and starting out in our careers, it’s easier to make connections. Everyone is so approachable,” Hartman said. Hartman lists Happy Hours and industry tours – especially at the Rochester International Airport – as highlights. In addition, “the bowling night last fall was spectacular. We didn’t know each other going into it but by the end I felt like I was bowling with old friends.” According to Hartman: “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.” Employers: “It’s a tool for growing professionally” Employers who support their employees’ participation point to the professional development opportunities as a major upside of the program. Since about 80 percent of Chamber businesses are not able to offer professional and career development opportunities on their own, the RYT Network can fill the void, said Claire Henneman, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Workforce Initiatives & RYT Network Director. Rochester Motor Cars is an employer that has wholeheartedly embraced the program, with eight young professionals participating.
3 Professional & Career Development Sessions CEO CONNECTIONS A series where community executives and leaders share their personal and professional insights regarding their own paths to success. Previous speakers at CEO Connections have included: Jarett Jones, President/Commercial Banker of Merchants Bank Allisa Song, Founder and CEO of Nanodropper Megan Howard, Vice President of Human Resources of GPC Dr. Lori Carrell, Chancellor of the University of Minnesota Rochester Mayor Kim Norton Commissioner Sheilia Kiscaden Joe Powers, CEO of Powers Ventures Steve Lange, GM of Post Bulletin and Editor of Rochester Magazine Council President Brooke Carlson Councilmember Patrick Keane PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS This series ranges in topics for both professional and personal development with expert speakers and FAQ opportunities. Previous topics have included budgeting, networking, and elevator pitches.
Workshop with Illya Hopkins and John Eischen
CEO Connections with Jarett Jones and Allisa Song
CEO Connections with Joe Powers and Steve Lange
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