OUR INITIATIVES

Beyond events, the CYP Club offers experiences that continue to advance careers, community, culture and conversations for young professionals across central Ohio.

Columbus Impact Academy

The Columbus Impact Academy is a six-month leadership development program facilitated by the CYP Club from September through February. Participants work together to discover a sense of place and purpose while getting to know Columbus and gaining valuable perspective on team bonding, access to key community leaders, nonprofit board service, exposure to opportunity, and much more. The curriculum offers a comprehensive experience for emerging professionals over 12 interactive and engaging leadership sessions that bring focus to individual, group, and community needs.

CityPulse Columbus

CityPulse Columbus is an online platform published by the CYP Club that connects residents and visitors with the vibrant and diverse offerings of the area, highlighting what makes Columbus a unique and exciting place to live, work, give, and explore. As a city guide, CityPulse often features articles, guides, and recommendations to help people explore and enjoy all that the city has to offer. Once a year we publish a special edition print magazine - The Young Professional’s Guide to Columbus - which shines the spotlight on top places to live, great workplaces to build a career, and features on young professionals who you should know.

Crash Course Columbus

Crash Course Columbus offers new-to-Columbus residents a fresh and entertaining look at our community. Each Crash Course event program will allow participants will connect with other young professionals and local connectors in the Columbus area while learning about many of the wonderful resources the city has to offer! Crash Course Columbus is meant to introduce new residents & recent hires to Columbus and keep them engaged in a variety .

CYP Club Cares

CYP Club Cares is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating our members on volunteerism access, board service, and community impact. We strive to foster a greater sense of community by helping individuals discover their place and purpose through professional development. Our commitment extends to supporting special events that enhance quality of life, provide access to local art, culture, and neighborhoods, and contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the Columbus region.

Elevate & Excel Mentoring

The Elevate & Excel Mentoring Program is a 15-week mentoring leadership initiative designed to help early-career professionals grow and become the best version of themselves. This may involve helping mentees achieve personal or career goals, introducing them to new ways of thinking, challenging their limiting assumptions, sharing valuable life lessons, and much more. It will consist of 15 weeks of group mentoring paired with local leaders (includes 5 in-person sessions).

Next Up Columbus Awards

The Next Up Columbus Awards are presented annually to a group of emerging professionals who are changing the course—and the face—of our city and our region for the better. The program includes an exciting summer networking celebration welcoming hundreds of attendees, a special edition print magazine (The Young Professional’s Guide to Columbus) with profiles of our honorees, and spotlights on with top places to live, work, and give. The Next Up Columbus Awards are presented with support from the Columbus Chamber and Discover Financial.

Wonderful Workplace Awards

Wonderful Workplaces for Young Professionals are presented to local employers who are among the best places to launch and grow a career in central Ohio. Nominated by CYP Club members in categories of Coolness (Attraction), Stickiness (Retention), Community Impact, and Growth Opportunities, the honorees are celebrated at our annual “A Taste of Columbus & A Toast to Wonderful Workplaces” networking event in the spring. The Wonderful Workplace Awards are presented with support from BBB of Central Ohio and the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO).