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Young Alumni Committee Leaders (from left to right) Jacob Lescault, Sam Savoia, Allie Vogrig, Danielle Hill.

Young Alumni Committee Leaders (from left to right) Jacob Lescault, Sam Savoia, Allie Vogrig, Danielle Hill standing outside on a cloudy day while smiling.

The Young Alumni Committee (YAC) provides a young professional support system to help students and young alumni connect and maintain an industry network.

As you transition from student to professional, it's essential to maintain strong connections and cultivate new relationships in the construction industry. The YAC acts as a bridge, fostering connections between young alumni and current students while also creating avenues for engagement with the broader construction community.

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Events

Our events are thoughtfully designed to not only keep our alumni connected to the Myers-Lawson School of Construction but also to ensure continuous learning, networking, and growth.

Young Alumni Committee Members Host the Industry Hot Seat Event at the Inn at Virginia Tech with students at circular tables and one woman with a microphone and a man behind a podium.

Fall Semester

  • First Friday
  • Regional Young Alumni First Game Meetup
  • Resume Review Workshop
  • Building Connections Career Fair Event
  • Capstone Presentations
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Spring Semester

  • Resume Review
  • Career Fair Social
  • Final Friday
  • Capstone Presentations

 



YAC Members Nationwide

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California

  • Northern CA
  • Southern CA

Georgia

  • Atlanta

Maryland

  • Baltimore

Massachusetts

  • Boston

New York

  • New York City

North Carolina

  • Charlotte
  • Raleigh

Tennessee

  • Nashville

Texas

  • Houston

Virginia

  • Norfolk
  • NOVA
  • Richmond
  • Roanoke

Washington, D.C.

Interested in joining YAC?

All members must:

  • be a Virginia Tech construction alumni with a major in Building Construction, Construction Engineering and Management, or Civil Engineering
  • have graduated within the past 10 years
  • be willing to give back to future generations of students

The committee meets virtually one hour a month with various on-campus and virtual event committments throughout the academic year.

The committee has a virtual meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month at 4 p.m.

The committee is comprised of four co-leaders; each of which takes of lead on different events and projects throughout the year. (Pictured from left to right) Jacob Lescault, Sam Savoia, Allie Vogrig, Danielle Hill.

The Young Alumni Committee pictured (from left to right) Jacob Lescault, Sam Savoia, Allie Vogrig, and Danielle Hill. stands outside while laughing.

Email Sam Savoia, ssavoia@henselphelps.com, to begin your journey towards reconnecting with your peers and making a difference in the lives of our current students.

Benefits of YAC

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Built in Networking

Joining YAC offers a seamless networking platform, connecting you with industry professionals and peers alike.

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Impact the Builders of Tomorrow

Be a part of shaping the next generation of construction leaders and visionaries.

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Influence Your Company’s Hiring

Through the YAC, gain direct access to the top talent emerging from our school.

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On-Campus Opportunities

Engage directly with students and faculty, participating in events, workshops, and classroom experiences.

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Keep In Touch

With YAC, stay  connected with the latest industry trends, school updates, and alumni achievements.

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Further Your Career

Leverage the resources, events, and professional development opportunities YAC provides to propel your career forward.

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Give Back

Contribute meaningfully to the program that shaped your path, ensuring its continued excellence for future students.