Registration for the 2013 YES Professional Development Program is now open at www.issa.com/development. This two-day workshop — which takes place May 8 and 9 in Chicago — was started in 2012 to help YES members build valuable leadership skills and business relationships to help advance their careers.

This year's program includes sessions on leadership, strategic thinking, managing change, time management, and social media for B2B companies. There will also be a session with a panel of today's industry leaders to share their experiences and advice. The goal of the program is to help promote opportunities in the industry, support career advancement and provide a forum for communication among young professionals and the industry at large.

Additional educational opportunities include:
• The YES Continuing Education Grant is awarded to one YES member each year. The award is $3,000 toward tuition and travel to the continuing education program of your choice.
• YES members receive a discounted rate to become certified as a CIMS I.C.E expert. This certification arms you with critical information you can use to help customers meet demands from the highest management levels.

For a full program schedule and registration information, click here.