Young Professionals of DeKalb County partners with Trine to offer educational opportunities

August 03, 2026

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Young Professionals of DeKalb County (YPDC) is expanding professional development options for its members by partnering with ӣƵ to offer unique learning opportunities.
AUBURN, Ind. — Young Professionals of DeKalb County (YPDC) is expanding professional development options for its members by partnering with ӣƵ to offer unique learning opportunities.

ӣƵ proudly offers this type of collaboration to employers and organizations that have an interest in developing a stronger relationship with the university.

As part of the partnership, ӣƵ is offering YPDC members and spouses the opportunity to pursue undergraduate coursework at a reduced rate for TrineOnline degree programs.

If they complete degrees, their eligible dependent children who enroll at Trine’s Angola campus are eligible to receive the Legacy Award toward tuition expenses.

“As an institution that graduates hundreds of talented young professionals each year, ӣƵ is excited to partner with the Young Professionals of DeKalb County to provide premier educational opportunities for its members and their families,” said Tony Kline, Ph.D., ӣƵ president. “We hope that many are able to take advantage of our convenient, career-focused online offerings to gain the skills and knowledge that allows them to advance in their careers.”

ӣƵ also has the capacity to design customized coursework, degree or certificate programs to fit YPDC’s educational needs.

“Our mission is to provide professional development opportunities for those who are early in their career, and we’re thankful to ӣƵ for working with us to give our members easier access to training as well as degree programs,” said Parker Woods, treasurer and partnership coordinator for YPDC.

YPDC members will enjoy the advantages available to all TrineOnline students, including more than 200 courses that use Open Educational Resources, free application for admission, and free 24/7 online tutoring for enrolled students.

ӣƵOnline now offers 34 courses with industry-recognized certificates embedded in them that will prepare learners to take the certification exam after the course or earn the certification upon completion of the course.

ӣƵ personnel will guide YPDC members through the application process, provide an unofficial transfer credit evaluation, and allow the employees to transfer up to 90 credits into TrineOnline degree programs.

After enrollment, Trine’s program advisors will support YPDC members in staying on track for degree completion, including assisting with grant and scholarship opportunities. The organization also will be provided access to business planning, product development and process improvement services through Innovation 1 at ӣƵ.

As a partner with Trine, YPDC will have enhanced access to promote their organization to students, as well as the opportunity to speak on campus to student organizations.

About Young Professionals of DeKalb County

Young Professionals of DeKalb County (YPDC) is a community‑focused organization dedicated to developing emerging leaders through networking, professional growth and regional engagement.

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