Inspire Foundation – We believe in Community, Inspiration, Leadership, Opportunity, Making a difference, Success, and You!

Career Connections

High school students get the chance to practice their interviewing skills with area employers in this unique event.
2019 date coming soon

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Leadership Salem

This one-year program allows individuals to develop and refine leadership skills, learn about the community and its issues, and create lasting bonds with other up and coming leaders.
Applications available now

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SYP

Salem Young Pros is developing Salem's next generation of leaders. The Young Pros program is open and flexible. If you’re working professionally in the Salem area and are in your twenties and thirties, this program is for you.
Visit the SYP website for more information on all the Young Pros events

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CTE & Industry Summit

The CTE & Industry Summit brings students, educators, and industry professionals to the table to shape Career Technical Education and therefore the future workforce.
Visit the Summit website for more information.

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SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE

Submit a proposal for a breakout session!

We'll be accepting proposals until the slots are filled. We're looking for sessions to engage students, educators, and industry professionals together on a national level.

We want to hear about your experiences, the best practices you've seen succeed, and the ways you engage stakeholders.

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YOUR GENEROSITY MAKES AN IMPACT

We need support to help our programs grow. Consider giving financially or volunteering your time to help strengthen the community.

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LUNCH WITH LEADERS

Over a 90-minute monthly lunch, you will have the opportunity to connect with other Young Pros, learn from experienced leaders, tour their facilities and engage in thought-provoking conversations about the leader’s industry.

Lunch with Leaders runs from January 2018 - December 2018 on the last Wednesday of the month from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

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The Inspire Foundation Mission

To develop the leadership potential of Salem area students and residents through business focused educational programs and events.

Inspire Foundation Newsletter

The Inspire Foundation now offers a monthly newsletter. Join now to receive the latest on programs such as Leadership Youth, Leadership Salem and Salem Young Pros!