on how to negotiate a pay rise. The series established by YPG Chairman, Andrew Brown in 2003, has since trained hundreds of IT professionals. Past events have included popular speakers such as the author of the Naked Leader, David Tayor, Chris Croft and Craig Goldblatt. ProNetworking ProNetworking is an event series established by YPG Chairman, Christopher Moxon in 2006 an expansion to the YPG SkillCentre event series and comprises events with two parts; offering attendees the opportunity to network whilst the second part brings together a top panel of IT professionals to share their secrets of success with the audience. YPG OneTeam YPG OneTeam was a project run by the YPG to consolidate the YPG's representation efforts at national and local levels. WorkLink Worklink was an online interactive database that allowed students to search for IT work placements. Notable employers using the service included, Buckingham Palace. History of the group The YPG was originally established by students from Thames Polytechnic (now the University of Greenwich) in 1984. By 1985, the group had over 250 members and in 1986 on 23 April the YPG's Constitution was ratified and the group held its inaugural conference organised by Barbara McManus. Historical listing of Chairs of the YPG See also Young professional References External links YPG official website Young Solicitors Group website IRO Young Professionals website Organizations established in 1984 Young Professionals Group 1986 establishments in the United Kingdom