Young Professionals
Ambition at work
The Chamber’s Young Professionals Council (YPC) provides a unique opportunity for employers committed to nurturing their early-career talent’s potential and future. Our comprehensive and free activities for members offer a broad and diverse range of opportunities, from exclusive networking receptions to skill-building workshops and community-driven initiatives.
With over 1,500 leaders working in diverse industries and environments throughout Greater Philadelphia, YPC is a resource for young professionals in our region to make meaningful connections. Through consistent programming, leadership, and service opportunities, members consistently become more experienced, community-oriented, and, ultimately, the leaders of tomorrow.
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Ambition at Work
The Young Professionals Council connects ambitious, visionary young people with a strong, diverse network of peers, mentors, and regional business and civic leaders.
Body of Work
Leadership
Get access to regional business and civic leaders as well as leadership opportunities through the YPC board and committees. Learn more ›
Professional Development
Participate in programs and workshops geared towards building the skills needed to professionally advance and grow. Learn more ›
Civic Engagement
Support the region’s nonprofit and philanthropic sectors through a number opportunities for volunteerism and civic engagement. Learn more ›
News & Perspectives
Dan Fitzpatrick’s Advice to Young Professionals: Volunteer Early
Earlier this month, the Young Professionals Council (YPC) welcomed Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, President of Citizens’ Mid-Atlantic Region, to the Chamber for the latest Meet the C-Suite event. Around 50 young professionals joined a conversation moderated by Jacob Strasser, Public Affairs Coordinator at Citizens.
Wiley Corlett, Coordinator, Partnerships and […]
YPC Releases FY26 Engagement Report
The Young Professionals Council just wrapped its FY26 year, and the numbers tell the story of a year bustling with opportunity. YPC held 12 events, welcomed 248 new members, and saw 1,148 total registrants across programming spanning 115 industries.
That included 4 networking events, 3 Professional Development sessions, […]
YPC Kicks Off the Year with a Networking Reception at Gather Food Hall
The Young Professionals Council brought together over 130 young professionals from across Greater Philadelphia last Wednesday for a networking reception at Gather Food Hall & Bar. It was the first YPC event of the fiscal year, and a first chance for members to meet incoming Chair Rachel Kurlander and […]
Research, Resources & Publications
Young Professionals Council Engagement Report FY26
Young Professionals Council Engagement Report FY25
Young Professionals Council Engagement Report FY24
Young Professionals Council Engagement Report FY23