Our Partners
Our work is supported by dedicated community partners and local businesses.
Rutland young professionals
ENGAGES. CREATES. WORKS.
We engage with our community, creating social and professional networking opportunities while building a Rutland Region that attracts and retains young professionals.
Our Mission
Rutland Young Professionals engages with our community, creates social and professional networking opportunities, and works to build a Rutland Region that attracts and retains young professionals.
Our Impact
Since our inception in 2013, Rutland Young Professionals has focused on creating a vibrant Rutland Region by connecting young professionals with other people, jobs, volunteer and mentorship opportunities, and professional development. Around 50 people attend each of our monthly Mixes, and our smaller Meet-Ups welcome around 10 people. We’ve provided networking opportunities to approximately 3,000 young professionals across the Rutland Region and beyond. That’s direct connections to jobs, volunteer opportunities, housing, and our local businesses.
75+
mixes and meet-ups hosted
We have hosted more than 75 Mixes and Meet-Ups at more than 40 local businesses since 2013.
100+
members and friends of ryp
Our community includes more than 100 members and friends of RYP, with more than 60 businesses represented in our membership.
$1k
grant dollars awarded
We awarded $1,000 in professional development grants to our members in 2020.
Our Programs
Rutland Young Professionals’ programs help emerging leaders connect with one another and with our community. Our programs meet you where you are in your life and career, and support you and your efforts to advance both professionally and personally. As one of the first young professionals groups established in Vermont, we are proud to continue to expand and grow our offerings to meet your needs
The mix and meet-ups
Each month, we offer a free mixer open to all, ranging from traditional networking events to physical activities to workshops. These are hosted at businesses throughout the Rutland Region and include a featured speaker and open mic where you can share job openings, housing availability, volunteer opportunities, community events, and more.
professional development grant
The RYP Professional Development Grant Program aims to provide financial assistance to young professionals who enroll in, and successfully complete, career-focused education and professional development programs. The eligible programs can range from broad professional development skills to specific certificate programs to help advance your career.
ryp gala
The Annual Gala is a celebration of our members, supporters, volunteers, and community. We come together for a fun evening of great food and drinks, music and dancing, and more. We honor the Business of the Year and Young Professional of the Year at the Gala each year.
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Testimonial
I had a really nice coffee date with five people in the RYP group and was able to ask questions about what it would be like to live in Rutland. It was really nice to know I had an immediate social circle when I arrived.
Emily | Let’s Dish Participant
Our Team
Rutland Young Professionals is governed by an 11-person Board of Directors and our work is supported by four committees with a team of volunteers.
Get Involved
Rutland Young Professionals is an-volunteer, all-inclusive organization. Unlike many other nonprofits, we do not have any paid staff members. We rely on our Board of Directors and dozens of other passionate volunteers to keep us going and carry out our mission. Our work would not be possible without them, our generous sponsors, and you!
Become a member
Show your support for Rutland Young Professionals and become a member or friend of RYP for just $25 a year.
Join a Committee
Build your professional network and help grow our community by serving on one of RYP’s volunteer committees!
Host a mix
Showcase your business and engage with young professionals who are potentially your target audience.