Financial firm backs young professionals

ACCOUNTING, taxation and investment specialist Strategem Financial Services has placed its support behind the region’s up-and-coming business leaders by signing on as the new sponsor of the Bendigo Young Professionals Network (YPN).

Strategem’s involvement has been purported to be grounded in a simple belief shared by both organisations – that every young person deserves the chance to grow, learn and reach their potential no matter where they start.

Strategem will assist the YPN in delivering experiences, professional development pathways and stronger connections for young people building their careers in Greater Bendigo.

Established in 2004, the YPN provides networking and development opportunities for career-focused people in their 20s and 30s.

The organisation recognises that young professionals in regional areas face unique challenges and opportunities compared with their metropolitan counterparts.

To support this, the network hosts a mix of social events, workshops and professional learning sessions at local venues.

For employers, YPN offers a valuable platform for young staff to connect with the broader business community, learn from peers and access a wide range of local knowledge and experience.

The network is overseen by Be.Bendigo.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Strategem as the new sponsor of YPN,” Be.Bendigo CEO Hayley Tibbett said.

“Their belief in creating opportunities for young people aligns strongly with our purpose, and this partnership will help us continue delivering relevant and engaging experiences for young professionals across our region.”

Find out more about the Young Professionals Network on the Be.Bendigo website.