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The purpose of the presentation is to have STTI leaders use their respective experiences with STTI in order to encourage more Youth and/or New Members to participate in chapter, regional, national, and/or international events and programs in order to provide professional development experiences and increase membership activity. This was done primarily through informal mentoring that they have received from various STTI leaders in the local, regional, national, and international levels.Youth engagement is critical toward the longevity and legacy of STTI. It is just as vital that STTI leaders begin creating positive experiences, as well as a networking resources, that will make young and newer members interested in continuing their membership and attending conferences. Seasoned leaders must emphasize to young and new members that being young and/or new should not limit one into becoming a leader. This presentation will showcase the leadership of STTI youths and strategies to increase involvement, such as providing networking tools and the importance of mentorship.
Methods: Our presentation will teach learners a new strategy to engage new members and seasoned members to develop mentoring partnerships, while exercising networking skills. Clinical skills and resume/portfolio building are often taught in undergraduate programs, however networking and professional socializing are not typically on the undergraduate agenda, which makes professional development more difficult for a new member to relate to.
Results: The networking workshop has been utilized and replicated within various Region 14 Chapters and has had wonderful response toward creating an open environment for new profesionals to learn how to network.
Conclusion: This presentation and networking workshop will enhance new member engagement and teach newer and younger members how to network with other professionals.