Use the templates below to help craft a pitch email to your manager to attend a YoPro event!
Hi ___________ (boss’s name), This year I’ve been working on growing myself professionally. I’ve taken steps to learn more about _________ (topic) by __________ (watching/reading) _________ (books/videos/online learning platform). While (watching/reading) I learned that ________________________________. (Write 1-2 sentences about something you recently learned. Ideally this would connect, or expand on the reason you’re interested in attending a YoPro event.)
Along with learning individually, I believe I would benefit from an in-person professional development learning experience. The upcoming YoPro event __________ (event title) caught my eye. YoPro is an initiative within PBS that aims to connect, develop, support, and empower professionals throughout their Public Media journey. You can learn more about YoPro at pbs.org/yopro. Their upcoming event _________ (event name) has sessions on ___________ (session topic) and _________ (session topic). I believe that ___________ (session topic) will help me grow and be successful in ___________ (list job task or responsibility that connects to the session topic) part of my job.
The YoPro event _______ (event title) is free to attend. I would need assistance to travel to ______ (event location). Given the location is close/far away, I would/wouldn’t need to stay overnight in a hotel for ___ night(s). (If applicable) Does our team/department/station have Professional Development funds that can help in attending?
Thanks for considering supporting me in going to YoPro!
