Funny enough, I can site two examples that happened to me just in the last week that really demonstrate that there is no other organization better for networking and career advancement than the Jaycees.

As you all may know, I work as a contractor for the U.S. Army in Warren. One of the many things that my company does in support of the contract that I work on is compile various awards submissions for technology and engineering to various organizations. Guess what award came across my desk just last week? The US Jaycee sponsored Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) Award! After blinking a few times in dismay, I proceeded to offer my help in ensuring that the award would be submitted on time to the US Jaycees since I had personal experience and connections in the organization. There was a bit of an issue with the due date and a misunderstanding with the awards office on our end, however after I used some of my connections to talk to the US Jaycees, I was able to obtain an extension for our group for that particular award. I would never have been able to do that if I wasn’t a member of the Jaycees and had made friends and contacts in this organization.

Another fine example of networking and business through the Jaycees…My contracting company often has visitors coming to see our Michigan office from Washington, DC and we are often in need of transportation from the airport to our offices in Warren, Michigan. Up until this point, we had always been calling a random transportation company and paying an arm and a leg for car service to the airport. As it turns out, we have a Jaycee member from Westland that works for Metro Cars out of DTW. I got the inside scoop on who to call and now my company is setting up a permanent contract for a driver for our company’s needs. Its business for my company and its business for a fellow Jaycee!

The point that I am hoping to convey here is that networking In this organization is not just about the hands that you shake at convention, but it is about the friendships you make and the real affect that these friendships have on our everyday lives. The networking possibilities within the Jaycees are endless…wouldn’t you want to offer that opportunity to everyone that you meet?

You are already a member of this great organization and YOU can take advantage of the networking opportunities that come about every day!
 

Real Opportunities Create Knowledge & Skills…that’s why Wyandotte R.O.C.K.S!