Mission Statement:
Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock is a group of active, civic-minded professionals, who see Lubbock as a great place to live, work and play. YPGL seeks to develop emerging leaders and attract and retain diverse young talent throughout the Lubbock region.

Purpose:
• To enable young professionals with opportunities to network with other young professionals

• To represent a growing population in the city of Lubbock

• To cooperate with businesses and city entities by forming partnerships

• To serve as a resource for young professionals in the Region

• To promote and support civic and charitable opportunities within the community

Committees:
ENJOY LUBBOCK: Organizes events as well as assists in the publicizing of community events that may be of interest to YPGL members.
HIRE LUBBOCK: Identifies opportunities to encourage local companies to create internships, hire new graduates, and hire/promote Lubbock young professionals.
WHY LUBBOCK: Markets Lubbock to soon-to-be graduates and also alumni who may be interested in moving back to Lubbock through web-sites, job fairs & publicity.
First Tuesday Networking (FTN):
On the first Tuesday of every month, please join YPGL from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at select Lubbock hot spots. Please check calendar for scheduled locations.

Lunch & Learns:
Topics vary from Art & Culture to current Issues in the South Plains Region. Please check calendar for luncheon topics, dates and locations.

Special Events:
Twenty under Forty Awards Program

Literacy Lubbock - http://www.literacylubbock.org/
Communities in Schools - http://www.cissouthplains.org/