Professional Knowledge

Abstract

In this paper I will tell you how the Association of YMCA Professionals can provide me with information to giving one better knowledge and abilities within the company. The knowledge that I will learn will better assist me in providing me with the necessary trainings and conferences needed to become a professional employee of the YMCA of the Greater Houston.

Professional Knowledge and Abilities

The association that I chose was the Association of YMCA Professionals or also known as AYP. AYP is the professional society for YMCA staff members in the United States. As a membership organization, national in scope, it has been in existence since 1871. The Association is formally organized by 11 men on board a steamer on the Potomac River. Its first name was the Association of General Secretaries of the Young Men's Christian Association of the United States and British Provinces. This meeting also marked the first of the annual, biennial, or triennial conferences of the employed officers of the YMCA that have continued in some form uninterrupted to this day.

AYP's purpose is to advance, inspire, and connect the YMCA Leader. Y professionals have the ability to participate in innovative discussions as well as network with other Y professionals. This will give me the ability to take away tangible tools and practical knowledge, providing me with a renewed professional awareness and inspiration. This will not only help me advance and grow within my career, but also within my branch, and my association.

AYP contributes the following to increase my professional knowledge and abilities toward my career success. First AYP encourages life-long learning for their leaders. While employed with the YMCA, all professionals are sent to different trainings and conferences to stay up to date with all the new membership or non-profit skills that need to know later on in my career development. Within these trainings, they are giving me more knowledge of what's expected out of all YMCA professionals. The Association of YMCA Professionals also enhances my personal and career development, and promotes high ethical standards and Christian values.

The Association of YMCA Professionals will give me the professional knowledge and abilities that I need to perform my job to the best of my abilities by keeping me informed