The COVID pandemic interrupted or prevented many of those entering the workforce from pursuing the professional development path they had envisioned. Many still haven’t caught up. Remote or hybrid work environments hamper forming many of the usual professional relationships many of us took for granted.

This applies especially to younger workers who have missed out on the relationship-building that’s essential for early career development. You can promote Rotary as a way to fill that gap by offering the kinds of social interaction, networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities once common in the traditional workplace. By publicizing the opportunity for them to make authentic connections, connect with someone who cares about their professional development, and wants to share their journey, your members can attract the kind of youthful, energetic members you’re looking for.

And for those already in our clubs wanting to further their professions, Rotary can offer them:

• Club leadership opportunities
• The online learning courses to help them succeed
• Networking with other club members who can serve as potential partners, advisers, mentors and mentees, clients, and job leads
• Global connections

(But you probably were already thinking about this after you read the two articles starting on page 36 of this month’s Rotary magazine, right?)