ATD-OC Young Professionals SIG: Kickstart Your TD/HR Network

Are you an early-career TD/HR (Training & Development/Talent Development/Human Resources) professional looking to connect with others on the same journey? Whether you want to build your network, exchange career insights, or gain confidence in professional conversations, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded peers and start growing your HR community.

This event also marks the official launch of our Young Professionals TD/HR Group—a space designed to support and empower early-career HR professionals. By attending, you’ll not only make valuable connections but also help shape future events and opportunities for this community. This is just the beginning!

What to Expect

Through a mix of structured activities and open networking, you’ll leave with new professional relationships, fresh insights, and practical skills to support your HR career.

✅ Speed Networking: Jumpstart your connections in a fast-paced format where you’ll meet multiple professionals in quick, engaging conversations. It’s a great way to break the ice and expand your network effortlessly.

✅ HR Bingo:Turn networking into a fun challenge! Test your memory and see how well you remember key details about the people you’ve met while deepening your conversations and reconnecting with attendees.

✅ Open Networking & Conversation Starters: Whether you prefer structured discussion prompts or free-flowing conversations, this relaxed session allows you to continue networking, exchange career advice, and connect on a deeper level.

Why Attend?

By the end of this event, you will have:

Built Genuine Professional Connections – Meet and engage with peers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of starting a career in HR.

Gained Career Insights from Fellow Young Professionals – Exchange real-world experiences and learn practical tips that can help you navigate your career path with more confidence.

Developed Networking & Communication Skills – Get comfortable introducing yourself, discussing your career goals, and making meaningful professional connections.

Helped Shape the Future of Our Young Professionals TD/HR Group – As one of the first participants, your input will help guide the development of future events and opportunities for this community.

This is just the first of many events designed to help you grow, learn, and connect. Be part of something exciting from the start—join us and help build the future of this community!

DETAILS:

AGENDA:

• • Those who complete the bingo cards (1^st and 2^nd) will receive a prize
• • 7:00 - 7:05 - Wrap-up
• • 7:05 - 7:30 – Casual networking

WHO WE ARE:

Our network offers resources geared towards young professionals that help them advance their careers. From content and tools to activities and projects, we are here to engage with you to tackle today's toughest industry challenges and to grow as L&D professionals. The Young Professional Community is geared for those 35 and younger. However, everyone is welcome to attend.

Questions? 

Contact SIG Leader:
Alisa Horikawa @ youngprofessionals@atdoc.org

Earn Professional Professional Development Points

This program is worth 1 Professional Development points.
Find out more about APTD/CPTD Certifications here.

ATD Capability Model

Each ATD-OC Learning Event will be aligned to at least one Talent Development  Capability, as identified by ATD National.

This program aligns with the bolded categories below:

Domain(s): 

Capability(s): 

Talent development professionals should be able to implement a multilevel, systematic method for gathering, analyzing, and reporting on information about the effectiveness and effort of learning programs.

To find out more about the ATD Capability Model for the Training and Development Profession, visit http://tdcapability.org.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RELEASE

By registering for this event, I hereby give the Association for Talent Development, Orange County Chapter, its clients, agents, and assigns, full permission to use, publish and copyright photographic images, film images, video images, sound recordings, and any reproductions from these materials of me and/or my property or any part thereof, either in conjunction with or without using my name, and make changes or alterations therein and/or alterations thereto Worldwide in perpetuity. Some places these images and recordings may be used and posted include, but are not limited to, the Internet, emails, social media, etc.

If I do not provide permission, I understand I will not activate my web camera during the session.