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March 23, 2010
YP London Holds Its First Armenian Networking Even
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A view of the November 12 event at Bond London, which was organized by AGBU YP London. -
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A view of AGBU YP London's first Armenian Networking Event. -
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Some of the many AGBU Young Professionals who attended the networking evening in London.
On the evening of November 12, 2009, the AGBU Young Professionals (YP) London held its first Armenian Networking Event in Bonds London after nearly a year of planning. Throughout 2009, YP London had been trying to organize a networking event with the goal of bringing together young Armenian professionals from London and the surrounding areas. The inaugural event focused on uniting bright young Armenians working within such fields as banking and finance, entrepreneurship, medicine and dentistry, law, and communications and technology. More experienced professionals also showed up at the event, providing guidance and mentorship for the ambitious attendees.
With over 90 participants in attendance, the event was without a doubt a success. Armenian professionals from London and its outskirts were given an opportunity to network with one another and build business relationships. University students and junior professionals were provided with an excellent platform to interact with more established professionals and seek guidance regarding their career paths. Participants were also given the chance to break up into different groups based on their professions. This was particularly beneficial for the young professionals, as they were able to exchange thoughts and ideas with people working in similar fields.
As intended, the mood of the event was informal and friendly, creating an unintimidating environment that encouraged communication and meeting new people. The feedback on the YP London Networking Event has been overwhelmingly positive. Time and time again, it was mentioned that professionals in the Armenian community of London had been waiting for such an opportunity. YP London plans to organize similar events and mentorship programs in the future.
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