The Berkshire Business and Professional Women’s organization (BBPW) is seeking nominees for its annual Virginia Allen Young Careerist program. This program develops training, leadership and communication skills for young women. It culminates in a speech contest that will be held at Aster’s on Monday, February 4, 2008.
Candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 35, live and work in Berkshire County, and have at least one year of full-time professional experience.
Please submit your candidate’s name and contact information (including mailing address, telephone number and email address) to YC co-chair Millie Calesky at millie@milliecalesky.com or to YC Co-chair Amy Perry Mercier at APM@.MartinOliveira.com. Nominations must be submitted by December 15, 2007.
For more information, please contact Millie at 413-655-2555 or at millicoach@aol.com.
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