Muppies – Muslim Urban Professionals
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| Formation | 2006 |
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| Type | Non-profit NGO |
| Purpose | Muslim Professional Development, Mentorship, Networking |
| Headquarters | New York City |
Region served | World |
Members | 2,200+ |
| Website | muppies |
Muppies – Muslim Urban Professionals is the largest organization of professional Muslims in the world. It has chapters in Atlanta, Boston, New York City, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Washington DC, Houston, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, and Dubai.[1]
Muppies is an organization dedicated to the advancement of Muslim professionals and is built on the foundation of professional success and community engagement. Members gain access to job postings and networking events, while also partaking in conversations relating to society at large and Islam in the modern workplace.[2]
Muppies helps Muslim professionals on leadership tracks in business, entrepreneurship, nonprofit, and government. This network consists of many Muslims on similar paths who offer practical advice for other Muslims to make the most of their careers because, while strong skills and hard work are key determinants of career advancement, networking and mentorship are key stepping stones.
This invaluable support network provides career advice, job-search support, and professional insight. Muppies offers:
- Access to selective job opportunities
- A global network of talented + enthusiastic professionals
- A global listserv + member database
- Exclusive admissions resources for selective schools
- Opportunities to mentor college school students
- Career development webinars + professional events around the globe
Programs[edit]
Muppies Annual Conference (MAC)
The Muppies Annual Conference is the world’s premier professional conference for Muslims. MAC is an opportunity to reunite individual Muppies members with the global organization.
Muppies Webinar Series
The Muppies Webinar Series showcases the talent and expertise within Muppies’ global network. In this series, speakers share industry best practices and soft skills exclusively to Muppies members.
Muppies Leadership Summit
The Muppies Leadership Summit (MLS) is Muppies’ annual meeting of local and global executive leaders. Aligned with their mission to empower and advance Muslim professionals to be leaders in their careers and communities, the goal for this weekend-long leadership program is to develop talent within local and global leaders so that they are empowered with tools to succeed in leading within Muppies and leading in their communities outside of Muppies. Each MLS has in-person leadership development talks, strategic planning breakout sessions, roundtables, and social opportunities that allow team members from across the globe to network with one another in person.
Muppies’ Young Professionals Programming
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Since 2013, Muppies' Summer Internship Program has helped connect students with professionals across the United States and abroad. Every year, events welcome Muslim undergraduate interns to the Muppies organization and its network and offerings in major cities across the U.S.
MUPPIES INVESTMENT BANKING PROGRAM
This program prepares college juniors for the investment banking internship recruiting process by connecting qualified students with mentors working at top tier investment banks. The program is held annually in the fall, and applications go live at the end of August.
MUPPIES CONSULTING PROGRAM
This program provides high-potential college seniors with a series of webinars related to the consulting recruiting process as well as dedicated mentors at top-tier consulting firms. The program is held annually in the fall and applications go live at the end of August.
History[edit]
Today, Muppies has scaled to a global 501c3 charitable organization with over 2,900 members in 33 countries, and 11 active committees across the globe. Over the years, Muppies has added admissions counseling, mentorship programs, and professional development webinars and events to better serve a growing number of constituents.
Media Coverage[edit]
The New York Times profiled Muppies and several of its members on August 14, 2012 in an article title "Muslims on Wall Street, Bridging Two Traditions.[2] " UAE based newspaper The National (Abu Dhabi) also profiled the organization in its January 16, 2010 feature "When Faith and Profession Mix."[3]
See also[edit]
- American Muslim Council
- Council on American-Islamic Relations
- Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations
- Muslim Public Affairs Council
- Muslim American Society
References[edit]
- ^ "Our Team – Muppies". Retrieved 2020-01-29.
- ^ a b "Muslims on Wall Street, Bridging Two Traditions". The New York Times. April 14, 2012.
- ^ Bailey, Lee (Jan 16, 2010). "When faith and profession mix". http://www.thenational.ae. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
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