Young Designers Core (YDC)
Committed to supporting the development of the design staff, Payette’s YDC provides resources and experiences for continuing education and community service, fostering the highest level of professional competency and synchronizing individual career growth with the firm’s mission. Structured around presentations by Payette staff and outside consultants, construction tours, and community service events, YDC seeks to complement daily project work with new experiences and learning opportunities.

Recent YDC events include:
Conceptual Design and Sketching – A Presentation on Representation
Stiles & Hart Brick Manufacturing Tour
"What is a Survey and Why Do I Need One?"
A Discussion with Civil Engineers
Touring the New Institute of Contemporary Art