Mission:

• Raise the awareness of issues faced by the young professionals at Cornell
• Provide a forum for young professionals and their supporters to discuss topics of interest and concern
• Support workforce recruitment and retention of young professionals for Cornell using the G.E.A.R model

Give –sponsor an annual community service event relevant to the CNGs interests

• members will be given an opportunity to enact useful change and impact a relevant cause within the local community

Engage –provide networking opportunities with established leaders for YPs

• by arranging social meet and greets with senior staff leaders

Achieve –provide career development opportunities and resources

• by presenting professional development knowledge and information, such as: management training videos, educational engagements, & keynote speakers, etc.

Recruit –support the R&R of YPs for Cornell’s staff workforce

• also actively encourage fellow staff professionals to join the CNG

Finance

• Student Loan Resources:
  
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. Cornell is a qualifying employer.
• First Time Home Buyer Resources:
  
  • State of New York Mortgage Agency: (SONYMA) offers low-interest mortgage loans and programs to help qualified buyers purchase their first home.
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Complete Guide to Buying a Home: This is a step by step guide on the process of buying a home with tips and tricks to remember along the way.

*If there are resources that you would like to see added here or topics that should be covered, please reach out to Autumn Moser at amm579@cornell.edu

• Career Development Resources
  
  • Career Management Toolkit: This is a helpful toolkit to assist in planning and managing your career development. Check each step for ideas and resources that can help you take charge of your career and maximize your potential.
  • The Career Navigator: The Career Navigator shows career paths and generic position information. For employment opportunities at Cornell

• Networking Resources
  
  • Top Networking Strategies for Young Professionals: Networking as a young professional is important but not something we always think about especially if you are not job searching. Here are some top networking strategies to keep in mind as you network throughout your career.
  • Networking during Coronavirus: Networking can be difficult in a normal situation, drop a pandemic on top of that and it gets even harder! Here is advice on networking during this unique time.

• Salary Negotiation/Promotions Resources
  
  • How to Ask for a Promotion: This is always a difficult conversation, here are some tips!
  • AAUW Work Smart: Online program to learn to successfully advocate for yourself in salary negotiation or promotion conversations.

• Leadership
  
  • Turning Point: Turning Point is a 5 day leadership program offered through Cornell HR
  • CU Learn: CU Learn is a tool for the Cornell workforce and students which provides access to both online and classroom-based non-credit training programs. We recommend the Leadership @Cornell courses!

• Education
  
  • Part-Time Study: Eligibility and benefit information for taking Cornell courses tuition-free as you work.
    • Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter courses are all eligible for this benefit
  • Employee Degree Program: Earn an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree as you work.
  • School for Continuing Education: Information on registration for employees

*If there are resources that you would like to see added here or topics that should be covered, please reach out to Autumn Moser at amm579@cornell.edu

• 7 Dimensions of Wellbeing Resources Guide: Explore resources available to the Cornell community that support all the dimensions of your wellbeing. Includes detailed information about the benefits, programs, and services that support your wellbeing at Cornell
• Fitness Benefit: If you are the Cornell Plan for Healthy Living, get a free membership to Cornell Recreation Wellness Membership or get $15 off monthly membership fees at local fitness providers
• Faculty & Staff Assistance Program: Professional mental health counseling and consultation services. Benefits-eligible employees receive 10 free counseling sessions per calendar year.

*If there are resources that you would like to see added here or topics that should be covered, please reach out to Autumn Moser at amm579@cornell.edu