YSPN PULSE MAY EDITION
Young Sikh Professionals Network (YSPN)
Helping young Sikhs succeed and amplify their influence
Welcome to the May Edition of YSPN Pulse!
I’ve got some pretty exciting news! Last month in April, we held a pop-up networking event in Wellington, New Zealand, and we were?over the moon with the connection and excitement that participants experienced (check out the smiles here). I’m excited that based on the turnout, the desire, and the projected growth of the community, we’ve decided to start an official Wellington Chapter led?by Manraj Singh Rahi.
In addition to Auckland, we now have a strong in-person presence across Australia and New Zealand, connecting local professionals together, solidifying community, a sense of belonging, and local support to see each other succeed.
We understand that not everyone who follows us can access a local event, so we’re committed to fostering equal access to our global audience through virtual initiatives like Digital Events, Mentoring, and Podcasting.
Speaking of which, several upcoming in-person and virtual events and important deadlines are coming up in May.
To your success,
P.S. We're always looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve our mission. We have openings for a Digital Events ??, Marketing ??, Online Community Management ??and Chair PMO ??. If you want to apply for these positions or others, please?fill out this form.
The YSPN Project - Listen | Learn | Lead
Join us in Episode 4 of The YSPN Project, where host, Mannhar Kaur, dives into the mind of Johnny Bhalla, a marketing maven and creative genius. Having started his career as a Sales Assistant, Johnny Bhalla shares his insights on transitioning careers, finding your niche, overcoming impostor syndrome and trusting your gut to take risks in yourself. He also sheds light on mental health practices and routines he performs for his wellbeing while managing multiple ventures and projects.
?? Tune In to the Fifth Episode of the Podcast:
Also have a listen of Episode 5 where we dive into the incredible journey of Mr. Rashpal Bhatti, Vice President Maritime and Supply Chain Excellence at BHP. Tune in for a captivating conversation that blends personal anecdotes with actionable advice. Get ready to be inspired by Mr. Rashpal Bhatti's story and gain valuable insights to fuel your own professional journey through Part 1 of the episode.
COMING UP
领英推荐
YSPN Presents Virtual Networking
Date: 14th of May 2024 Location:?Online ?
YSPN Brisbane Networking
Date: 16th of May 2024 Location:?The Sound Garden, Fortitude Valley ?
2024 Australian Sikh Awards of Excellence (ASAE) Applications Closing soon
The Australian Sikh Awards of Excellence is run by SYA and YSPN, which recognises the incredible socio-economic impact that Sikhs are making in Australia. This is an incredibly important initiative for the Australian community to help not only uncover the unsung heroes who are doing great work but also to help strengthen the narrative of who Sikhs are and what we contribute, across the spectrum, to Australian society. Read more about the initiative, the 2023 finalists/winners, and Awards categories here and nominate here before the 31st May 2024.
2024 MENTORING APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON?
Time is running out to apply for the YSPN Mentoring Program. It consists of six fortnightly virtual sessions with a vetted mentor and up to four other peer mentees. We are so glad that this program has truly helped to develop the next generation of leaders and managers. Here are just a handful of the results we have had in previous years:
We highly encourage you to apply now!
COMMUNITY NEWS
The South Asian Genes and Health in Australia (SAGHA) study
A friend of YSPN, Sonia Shah has launched Phase 2 of an incredibly important study for South Asians. Did you know that South Asians make up around 25% of the global population but less than 2% of genetic study participants? By increasing our representation in research, researchers can help improve the healthcare for future generations of Australian South Asians.? The South Asian Genes and Health in Australia (SAGHA) study is the first genomic study focused on the South Asian population in Australia, is now open for recruitment. If you’re QLD based and interested, read more details and register your interest at https://saghaus.org
Khalsa aid
An exciting opportunity has opened up with KhalsaAid Australia, which is looking for an Office Administrator to work part-time in their Melbourne Office / WFH. Please find the job description here, and if you’re interested send your resume to [email protected]