Young Professionals of Greater Lowell (YPGL) is a networking group for professionals in the Greater Lowell area. YPGL is designed to foster relationships among industries and to encourage additional young talent to recognize the opportunities available in the Greater Lowell area. We realize that today’s young talent will be tomorrow’s CEOs and Presidents. Whether you are interested in marketing your business, making new contacts, or just having a great time a YPGL networking event is the perfect way to learn more about the group. Sign up to receive YPGL invitations and news.

For more information contact: info@ypgl.org

YPGL will host their fourth annual leadership forum on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. This year's event will feature Jeff Taylor (Founder of Monster.com) and Patrick Kuhse (International Speaker and Consultant on Business Ethics). More information is coming soon. If you'd like information about sponsorships and tables, please email info@ypgl.org. Click here for a photo of Jeff Taylor.

Congratulations to Michael Cooney and Cara Haley, the recipients of this year's YPGL Scholarship.

Michael Cooney graduated 3rd out of 295 graduating seniors from Tewksbury Memorial HS. He has been accepted and will be attending Tufts University with an intended major in Biology. Michael is a well rounded student, receiving numerous academic honors throughout his high school career as well as running Winter, Spring and Cross Country Track with Varsity letters in all three. He was the Captain of the Spring Track team is Senior year. Michael was also active in the community volunteering at RARA (Remarkable, Active, Resilient Adults of Greater Lowell) and D'Youville Senior Care. For employment Mike referee-ed Youth Hockey duing the 4 years of HS as well as tutoring Math with upper elementary students and Freshmen.

Cara Haley graduated 8th out of 83 graduating seniors from Lowell Catholic HS maintaining a cummulative GPA of 3.85. She has been accepted at numerous colleges/universities, however will be attending Hope College with an intended major in English. Cara has a strong dedication to her community by volunteering at Ironstone Farms and the Leadership Development Program (training with able bodied and special need campers at Oceanwood Camp) as well as volunteering in the arts by perforiming piano, dance and visual arts. Cara is also active in her Church working as a Sunday School assistant, directing the annual Christmas play and music ministry.