Third Young Professionals Institute offered

    PRESQUE ISLE — Momentum Aroostook, MMG Insurance and the University of Maine at Presque Isle are teaming up for the third year in a row to provide the area’s young professionals with a one-of-a-kind leadership development opportunity.     The three entities will host the Young Professionals Institute, a professional development short course designed specifically for emerging leaders looking to hone their professional skills. The program will be offered at the University during eight afternoon sessions between March and April. The Wednesday sessions will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and April 7, 14 and 21 in the Alumni Room, located on the second floor of the Campus Center.
    “Momentum Aroostook is very pleased to be partnering with the University of Maine at Presque Isle and MMG Insurance on this project,” Rachel Rice, Steering Committee chair, said.
    Participants in the Young Professionals Institute will learn through role-playing scenarios and hands-on activities how to write eye-catching proposals, deliver successful oral presentations and work effectively with the media. Class activities and assignments will be based around the fictitious program Strong Communities, an organized and aggressive effort to inventory the region’s resources and leverage them to spur economic, social and cultural development.
    “The University is excited about our partnership with Momentum Aroostook and MMG Insurance and is very pleased with the fact that we’re able to provide this unique professional development experience for the area’s young professionals,” UMPI President Don Zillman said. “As happened during the last two years, some of the outstanding professional leaders in our community will be joining us to teach rising young professional stars about key aspects of professional success. Our goal is to further connect and strengthen one of the County’s greatest assets — its young professional community.”
    There are only 12 seats available in this third running of the course. Young professionals interested in taking the course must submit their name for nomination or have their business employer nominate them. The nomination deadline is Feb. 24. Selections will be announced Feb. 25. A $100 registration fee, paid by course participants or their business sponsors, is due by March 2.
    For more information about the short course, which is not being offered for academic credit, contact the College of Professional Programs at 768-9740 or e-mail linda.mclaughlin1@umpi.edu. To download a registration form, visit www.umpi.edu/ypi.