ChangeMaker Finalist: Christy Pipkin
Christy Pipkin Executive Director, The Nobelity Project Christy Ellinger Pipkin is the Executive Director of The Nobelity Project – a...
Read MoreChristy Pipkin Executive Director, The Nobelity Project Christy Ellinger Pipkin is the Executive Director of The Nobelity Project – a...
Read MoreMeet our AYC ChangeMaker Finalist! Chelsea Elliott has been recognized by CNN Heroes for her pioneering work in new eye screening methods....
Read MoreMeet our AYC ChangeMaker Finalist! Beth Coffey gets it all done and inspires others at every turn....
Read MoreAt the 3rd Annual State of AYC Annual Meeting, we will recognize and pay tribute to two individuals who are doing extraordinary things in our community. The AYC ChangeMaker Award, presented by UFCU, is someone who desires change in the world and makes that change happen....
Read MoreThe Austin Young Chamber of Commerce Favorite Austin Venture or Enterprise (FAVE) Awards, presented by State Farm, were held Friday night at the Radisson Hotel in a packed ballroom. The 6th Annual FAVE Awards honored 17 businesses and community leaders in 18 diverse categories. “Young professionals made their voice heard to honor the community and the businesses that represent the best parts of Austin’s culture. Whether the company is big or small, new or established, each of these were nominated by hundreds, voted on by thousands, and honored by all of us,” said Reese Cisneros, Chair of the AYC FAVE Committee....
Read MoreRide-hailing regulations 101: what you need to know about Austin City Council’s proposed ride-hailing regulations and how you can get involved. Uber and Lyft, which have been legally operating in Austin for about a year, may soon be subject to new regulations. The City of Austin is considering a move to require drivers with ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to undergo fingerprint-based criminal background checks. The effort to pass these new regulations has been led by Austin City Council Member Ann Kitchen (District 5), who says that the name-based background checks that Uber and Lyft currently conduct on their drivers are not sufficient. Similar concerns have been raised in other cities across the U.S. and Texas, including Houston and San Antonio....
Read MoreAs I noted previously, New Leaders Academy is not simply a series of lectures, but rather interactive workshops to help you discover your career desires and how to make them a reality!
During his presentation, Bart Cleveland provided us with beneficial tools and guidance for completing "me" research (refer to Part I), as well as how to utilize this research and put it into play as we apply to our dream jobs. Here are professional suggestions.
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