
WHAT IS YPK?
Young Professionals of Knoxville (YPK) inspires Knoxville's young professionals to connect, develop, and serve to build leaders and improve our community.

Connect
Meet other young professionals to make lifelong friends and business connections!
Events may include:
- Monthly Socials at rotating locations around Knoxville
- Quarterly General Membership Meetings
- Summer & End-of-Year Celebrations
- IMPACT Award Ceremony
- Member-hosted affinity events

Develop
Learn directly from the leaders of Knoxville with professional development sessions.
Development event topics vary, and are dependent on member interest. Past event topics include: Entrepreneurship, Work-Life Balance, and more!
Members can also participate in our Leadership Certificate program - a series of workshops, presentations, and gatherings that provide a comprehensive approach to leadership in the business world and beyond.

Serve
Make a difference in the community by participating in a volunteering opportunity.
Members can boost their networking and community service efforts by engaging with volunteering opportunities coordinated by our leadership team.
Service events can range from elegant charity fundraisers to casual litter cleanups, so members will always have a variety of opportunities to give back to the community!
UPCOMING EVENTS
THE YPK BLOG
The truth is, you donβt need years of experience or a large platform to start making meaningful contributions. There are countless simple, effective ways to make an impact, and we've gathered a few to help you take that first step with confidence.
One of the most important lessons for professionals in the modern workforce is that leadership isnβt about a job titleβitβs about the impact you create. No matter where you are in your career, you can develop leadership skills that increase your influence, drive results, and position you as a valuable force in your organization. But it's not about influence for its own sakeβthese skills are also critical to long term success and job satisfaction. The key? Shifting your mindset and actions in five crucial ways.
YPK is all about connections, growth, and making an impactβand none of that happens without great leadership! Behind the scenes, a team of passionate individuals is working hard to bring you engaging events, valuable mentorship opportunities, and ways to make a difference in the community.
In this blog, weβre pulling back the curtain to introduce the faces behind YPK, their vision for the year ahead, and maybe even a fun fact or two.
Letβs meet the team!