Young AFCEAns
The Young AFCEAns (also fondly known as YACs) are AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) members under the age of 40. In order to more closely identify with the needs and interests of its younger members, AFCEA designated YACs as a distinct unit within the AFCEA organization. Young AFCEAns are represented on the local AFCEA Chapter Board of Directors (Vice President for Young AFCEAn Affairs). Just like their fellow AFCEA members, Young AFCEAns network with fellow professionals and participate in the normal activities of the chapter. In addition, Young AFCEAns work to make a unique impact on the local community by:
Mentoring at local schools
Hosting technology events
Judging Science Fairs
Hosting mentoring events for peer YAC's
Hosting Monthly Networking Events
In order to address these demographics unique interests, the mentoring activities of Young AFCEAn members are generally tailored to career development, leadership development, and access to senior leaders that would not otherwise be gained outside of the Young AFCEAn activities. Young AFCEAns practice their leadership skills as active members of their local chapters, in the Region as a Regional YAC, or even at the International level on the Young AFCEAn Advisory Council.
Young AFCEAn Benefits
AFCEA was established to provide an ethical forum in which government, military and industry leaders and decision-makers can meet to exchange ideas and concepts, discuss current problems and solutions and identify future requirements in the technical disciplines of communications, electronics, intelligence and information systems. The AFCEA forum encourages and enhances open dialogue essential to national and international cooperation and security.
Specifically, Young AFCEAns have the opportunity to gain access to senior leaders in industry and in government within the realm of Communications and Electronics. This exposure allows Young AFCEAns to enhance their leadership skills and provides an environment conducive to mentoring and networking. The Young AFCEAn organization offers it members the valuable opportunity to make an impact within the local community while developing professionally by exercising their leadership skills.
For more information about the Dayton-Wright Chapter Young AFCEAns, please contact Casey Weinstein at cweinstein@rhinocorps.com.
Young AFCEAn Networking Events
On the last Thursday of every month the YACs get together for a happy hour networking event sponsored by a participating company.For more information about the Dayton-Wright Chapter Young AFCEAns or for information on sponsoring a Young AFCEAn event, please contact Casey Weinstein at cweinstein@rhinocorps.com. These events provide the opportunity to network with peers and select industry leaders. A special thanks to the following sponsors for supporting these events:
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