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Charleston Young Professionals
Who is CYP?
Charleston Young Professionals (CYP) was created as an arm of the Chamber to attract, retain and develop young professionals in the Charleston region. CYP is a 1000+ member-strong organization that is widely recognized as an action-oriented powerhouse of the region’s up and coming young leaders.
CYP has four key pillars that guide our programs, events and initiatives: Connections, Policy, Professional Development and Service.
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Thank you for being a part of CYP! We hope that you will find your fit within this community. Keep scrolling to learn more about our four key pillars and the programs and events that you can get involved with.
CYP membership is free for you as long as your employer is a member of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Fill out the CYP Corporate Membership Application (this will ensure that we have your name and information in our system for future CYP communication)
If you change employers and they don’t maintain a chamber membership, you can continue membership for a very small annual fee.
Interested in speaking with someone to learn more about how this great community can benefit you? Contact us.
If your employer is a Chamber member, you can join CYP for free and start enjoying all the benefits of membership immediately!
If your employer is not a Chamber member, and try as you might, you’ve been unable to talk them into joining, you can still be a part of CYP for a nominal fee of $75. Apply Now
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Connections
Networking events allow you to interact with a diverse group of business leaders and young professionals from a variety of industry sectors.
Get Involved:
- YP 101
- YP Connect
- YP Kick-Off
- CYP Cornhole Tournament
CYP Connection Pillar Sponsored by Venture X
Policy
Young professionals need to have access to the information and resources that drive policy in our region and the state.
Get Involved:
- Civic Leaders Academy
- Mayor’s Panel
Professional Development
Professional development opportunities allow our members to build their careers and better themselves.
Get Involved:
- YP Fuel
- Mentor Roundtable
Service
Serving and making an impact in our community is an important way to give back and discover what passions you have for volunteering.
Get Involved:
- Annual “Day of Service”
- Shem Creek Clean Up
CYP Service Pillar Sponsored by CSL Plasma
Interested in seeing what’s available for you as a CYP member?
Learn from a fellow YP
2022 CYP Kick Off Encourages Connections and Engagement
CYP kicked off 2022 with an astounding happy hour and connections event in Holy City’s new event space and welcomed 2022 CYP Chair, Jon Clark.
In Their Words
The diversity of experience and expertise has been an invaluable resource and has empowered me to be a more capable leader and a more engaged member of the community.
In Their Words
Through CYP, I've attended one-of-a-kind events where I met interesting people and learned new skills that have taken my career, network and confidence to new heights.
In Their Words
Joining CYP has helped me meet other young professionals and make connections outside of the workplace, which has been essential for building a network here in the Lowcountry.
In Their Words
“I really believe that this group of leaders [CYP] in our community have the answers for the challenges we face, we just have to listen to them.”
Meet the CYP Steering Committee
 | Jon Clark Chair Ainq.com |  | Lauren Ellis Co-Chair Charleston County Economic Development |
 | Celeste O'Keefe Charleston Metro Chamber |  | Joey Current Trident United Way |
 | Carleigh Hoy The Lanning Group |  | McCain Kerr First National Bank of PA |
 | Nikki Kuniej Charleston Radio Group |  | Shelley Puckett REV Federal Credit Union |
 | Jaimee Salone Charleston Metro Chamber |  | Pat Tang Western & Southern Life |
CYP In the News
