Councils & Forums

The YLC was developed to help our members develop and retain high-potential employees in all functional areas. During the two year program, young leaders receive professional development opportunities through discussions and presentations on a wide range of topics including negotiating, customer service and leadership.

Graduates leave the program more prepared for added responsibility and well-equipped for the next step in their career.

Recent Areas of Focus

• What, How and Why-Based Leadership in Today’s VUCA World
• Career Management
• Automotive Industry Updates
• Global Program Management Leadership
• How to Create an Inclusive Workplace using Coaching and Mentoring

The YLC is open to OESA supplier and affiliate member companies. The dues for this two-year program are $3,500 per year, per individual council member. Members are nominated by their executives. YLC nominees should be on a “leadership track,” and generally be under the age of 38 years in age. Nominees may come from any functional area including finance, sales, marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics, communications, engineering, etc.

For meeting dates, please see the specific YLC webpage