It’s “YURtern” to take the next step towards your future success. They say it’s about who you know, not what you know—right? Pro tip: it’s both. The more you know, both people and insights, the better.
Want insider advice directly from hiring professionals on interview and negotiation tips—ones you can’t just get from a Google search? Want to make connections with like-minded young professionals?
We would say “the best part is…” but there are so many “best parts!”
Your current and future bosses WANT you to participate! It shows you have initiative and want to set yourself up for success. Don’t pass up this opportunity. You never know when you’ll meet someone or learn something that can help you land that next internship or job.
The Summer 2026 YURtern program brought in 300+ interns from 80+ companies. Each year the program continues to grow, so you can look forward to an even bigger cohort to network with in 2027.
Thank you to our fantastic supporting sponsor, Palmer Group, for their continued support since YURtern’s inception in 2017. Check out their website to learn more about the services they offer and how they can support you on your job finding journey.
Thank you to our sponsors for making YURtern 2026 possible!
June 10th from 2 pm-5 pm | The Power of Networking: Building Connections That Matter
Speaker: Danny Beyer
Location: The Rewind West Des Moines
June 24th from 3 pm-5 pm | Beyond the Storefront: Discovering Valley Junction
Speaker: Panel of Valley Junction Business Owners
Location: Historic Valley Junction
July 8th from 3 pm-5 pm | HR Insights: From College to Career
Speaker: Kristen Economos & Panel of HR Professionals
Location: IMT Insurance
July 22nd from 3 pm-5 pm | Navigating Your Future: AI & Personal Finance
Speaker: Susan Kiesner & AI Panel
Location: NCMIC
July 29th | Certificate Celebration – Invite Only (For attending 3+ events)
Speaker: Rachel Eslick
Details will be sent to invitees
Join us this summer for a brand new adventure with our Spare Time Exploration Map presented by Spare Time Entertainment! What will you explore in your Spare Time?