ICTNext

Every career has its plot twists. Some are just a little more dramatic than others.

Join ICTNext on October 14 for Career Nightmares & Resiliency—a candid panel conversation with public sector professionals about the unexpected challenges, setbacks, and “career nightmares” they’ve experienced along the way, and how they navigated those moments to get where they are today.

📅 October 14
📍 Watermark Books
🤝 Networking: 5:30 p.m.
🎤 Program: 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Come for the stories, stay for the lessons—and leave with a reminder that your career path doesn’t have to be perfectly planned to be successful.

RSVP and submit your questions for our panelists in the link in comments!

We’re proud to serve our community alongside the United Way of the Plains’ Serve United and Simply Hygiene!

ICTNext members came together yesterday for a hands-on service activity, helping package 450 bundles of diapers, with 25 diapers in each package — that’s 11,250 diapers that will be distributed in our community!

We’re grateful to Simply Hygiene for the opportunity to serve and to everyone who volunteered their time to help make an impact.

Mark your calendars for our next ICTNext event on October 14. More details coming soon!

Don't miss out, registration closes in one week!

🤝 United Way of the Plains Serve United × ICTNext are teaming up to give back!

Join us for a hands-on volunteer project at Simply Hygiene as we sort and pack personal hygiene items that help ensure our neighbors have access to the essentials they need to feel cared for, confident, and dignified.

Come spend an evening connecting with others who are passionate about giving back and making a difference in our community. Because our community is strongest when we work together!

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 2
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Simply Hygiene, 5440 N. Mill Heights Drive, Park City

Registration closes Aug. 26 — RSVP today (link in comments)!

🤝 United Way of the Plains Serve United × ICTNext are teaming up to give back!

Join us for a hands-on volunteer project at Simply Hygiene as we sort and pack personal hygiene items that help ensure our neighbors have access to the essentials they need to feel cared for, confident, and dignified.

Come spend an evening connecting with others who are passionate about giving back and making a difference in our community. Because our community is strongest when we work together!

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 2
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Simply Hygiene, 5440 N. Mill Heights Drive, Park City

Registration closes Aug. 26 — RSVP today (link in comments)!

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Congratulations to ICTNext co-founder, Kendra Nguyen, for being selected to the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce 2026 Leadership Wichita Class! 🎉

Chamber Announces Leadership Wichita Class of 2026 | Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce has selected 33 professionals from across the region for the Leadership Wichita Class of 2026. Representing a range of industries, organizations and perspectives, these leaders will spend the next five months gaining a deeper understanding of the forces shapi...

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our latest ICTNext professional development event! We loved seeing so many young professionals come together to learn, connect, and invest in their personal and professional growth.

A special thank you to Percy Turner with the Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute for leading such an engaging and thought-provoking session on "Combating Negative Self-Talk: Projecting Your Professional Self with Confidence". His practical insights challenged us to think differently about confidence, credibility, and how we show up as leaders every day.

If you enjoyed Percy's presentation (or couldn't make it this time), be sure to check out the Professional Development Series presented by the WSU Public Policy and Management Center for more opportunities to continue developing your leadership skills.

Thank you again to everyone who attended—we can't wait to see you at our next ICTNext event!

We're one week away! For more information and to register, check out the post below.

Your title isn't what creates executive presence—it's how you show up. It’s easy to listen to that negative voice in our heads…but that voice doesn’t speak for who you truly are as a person.

Join us on June 30, 2026 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at the WSU Community Engagement Institute for an engaging conversation with Percy Turner on developing your presence.

Learn practical strategies to strengthen your confidence, credibility, and influence in professional settings while building skills you can use right away!

📅 June 30, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 WSU Community Engagement Institute (245 North Waco, Wichita, KS 67202)

Don't miss out! Registration link in comments.

Your title isn't what creates executive presence—it's how you show up. It’s easy to listen to that negative voice in our heads…but that voice doesn’t speak for who you truly are as a person.

Join us on June 30, 2026 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at the WSU Community Engagement Institute for an engaging conversation with Percy Turner on developing your presence.

Learn practical strategies to strengthen your confidence, credibility, and influence in professional settings while building skills you can use right away!

📅 June 30, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 WSU Community Engagement Institute (245 North Waco, Wichita, KS 67202)

Don't miss out! Registration link in comments.

Check out another great opportunity to connect with public service staff from a variety of organizations. For more information, follow the WSU Public Policy and Management Center page!

Engage & Empower: WPS Luncheon Awaits You! Email from Wichita State University Public Policy & Management Center Don't Miss Out! Learn How to Strengthen Communities through Collaboration.     WPS June Luncheon Topic: Community Collaboration Wh