The program, Young Professionals University, returns for its 23rd year.

By StyleMagazine.com - Newswire

The Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals (HAULYP) announce the 23rd year of Young Professionals University (YPU), a college readiness and empowerment program for High School Students at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

This one-day program aims to provide junior and senior-level high school students with information on trades and secondary education. Sessions will include entrepreneurship, the college admissions process, financial literacy, mental health, and public safety. Participants in YPU will also receive breakfast, lunch, and giveaway items.

“We are excited to bring another year of the Young Professionals University to Houston Area youth. The topics covered over the day not only provide students with tools to prepare them for college or careers after high school but valuable life skills,” said Jaelyn Lyles, a spokesperson with HAULYP.

YPU is presented in partnership with Houston City Council District D and Phillips66. Interested students can register eventbrite.com.

About Haulyp

The mission of The Houston Area Urban League Young Profession- als (HAULYP) is to build a positive synergy that will advance activism in the community among young professionals under the age of 40. The Young Professionals are committed to supporting the objectives of the Urban League as it endeavors to improve the quality of life for people of color through economic and political awareness, community development, and real-world education.

As an auxiliary of the Houston Area Urban League, HAULYP engages young men and women in the movement toward the achievement of professional development, social and economic equality, and community service.

Through the hosting of public forums, presentations from guest speakers from Houston’s professional arena, developmental seminars, and outreach efforts benefiting adults and youth, HAULYP seeks to cultivate its membership by helping them grow participants professionally as well as civically.

EVENT: 2023 Young Professionals University

DATE: Saturday, April 29, 2023

TIME: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

LOCATION: Houston Community College – Central Campus (1300 Holman Street, Houston, TX, 77004)

REGISTRATION LINK: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/young-professionals-university-ypu-tickets-559273310527

Session Information

Entrepreneurship

“Like a Boss”, featuring Quentin and Vanessa Jiles. This breakout session features married millennial business owners who have tapped into the art of content creation, social media savviness and production, whose businesses collectively grossed a quarter of a million dollars in 2022. The Jiles' will discuss best practices for getting creative when starting a business or engaging in a trade after high school.

Financial Literacy

“Securing the Bag” featuring Shelton Dotson. This session features a math whiz and financial planning expert that will dive into all things financial literacy, wealth building, and best practices for managing money as an adult. For more information, visit StyleMagazine.com.