A PINE Emerging Leader will COLLABORATE, GROW, BELONG, ADVOCATE, and BE HEARD.
PINE has committed to bring together the next generation of print professionals to promote and encourage the growth of the industry by providing collaborative opportunities, career development, and mentorship.
There are many reasons to consider joining PINE’s Emerging Leaders Committee, including specific instances of networking and collaboration, opportunities for personal and professional growth, belonging to a community of like-minded individuals, and the ability to provide feedback through strategic planning for the betterment of the association. Emerging Leaders will advocate for workforce development and career options for the next generation of print service providers by building awareness for the importance of vocational education.
PINE’s Emerging Leaders Committee is designed to be a committed group of association ambassadors that will promote engagement of younger members, brining excitement for the opportunities of growth, learning, and collaboration. It is the hope that this committee will guide young leaders to understand the mission and values of PINE. Once the Emerging Leader has excelled in the program and demonstrated a full understanding of PINE’s leadership attributes, they will be encouraged to submit their candidacy for leadership roles within the PINE Board of Directors.
Why should I join the Emerging Leaders Committee?
- Clear opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- The flexibility to engage in opportunities as much as your interests and other commitments allow.
- The chance to demonstrate and develop leadership skills, gain industry training, and contribute to the print industry, while building an extensive network of well-versed professionals.
- The ability to contribute to the association’s strategic planning.
- Promote the value of working in printing by advocated for the industry and the committee though, events, networking, and social media.
What does my employer get out of my participation in the committee?
- Emerging Leader employers get the benefit of increasingly knowledgeable employees who are developing their soft skills and have an active interest in contributing to the health of their company on a high level.
- A company’s Emerging Leader has a strong network of peers, access to mentorship, and extensive advice that other industry professionals have available.
- Emerging Leaders are developing the skills necessary to take on a leadership role within the company.
- Emerging Leader employers can retain young talent by encouraging their employees to participate in the career development opportunities available to these young professionals.
Basic Requirements of Emerging Leaders:
- Emerging Leaders are between the ages of 21 and 40 or have been in their current position for less than 5 years.
- Emerging Leaders must be employed by a current PINE member company, either at a print service provider, broker, school, or vendor.
- Emerging Leaders should demonstrate a drive for both personal and professional growth, exhibit leadership skills and qualities, and have a passion for the print industry.
- Emerging Leaders must take part in three (3) virtual meetings and one (1) in-person meeting per year. They are encouraged to attend as many other PINE events as possible, including both educational and networking or social events.
- Virtual Meetings: March, May, August
- In-Person Meeting: December Board of Directors meeting and Annual Membership meeting.
- A hybrid option will be available for certain circumstances.
- Emerging Leaders must have commitment and support from their company and should be frequently discussing areas for improvement and growth with leadership.
- Companies must also be willing to support time and financial commitment associated with being on the committee.
- Emerging Leaders will work directly with the PINE President and Vocational Liaison to recruit and advocate for vocational members and a stream of workforce candidates through school visits, virtual onboarding, etc.
- After an Emerging Leader has “aged out,” it is the intention that they will join the PINE Board of Directors.