Tucson’s Future is Here.

Join Tucson Young Professionals and be a part of creating the most prosperous, inclusive, and innovative Greater Tucson for yourself and your community.

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Join your voice with ours to bring change

We began in 2007 during the Great Recession as a way to support and encourage young professionals living in a struggling Tucson. Today, we are the largest member organization for young professionals ages 21-45 in Arizona and our city and state is one of the country’s best places to live and work. Together, we use our voice and influence to lead positive change.

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We’re different than other
organizations in Tucson

Our programming and events are focused on helping you
grow as a young professional in three main areas.

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Connection

You can connect with like-minded young people and grow your professional network while also creating a stickiness within your community.

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Growth

We give you access to building workshops and mentorship, so you can grow into a more valuable asset for your company and community.

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Advocacy

As the voice of young professionals, we work on the leading issues and advocate for a strong, innovative, and inclusive city for all of us.

Your success as a TYP member is our success

Our members are leading in their fields – and just getting started.

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Professionals events are awesome! They’re inspiring, packed with useful info, and perfect for meeting people in a similar stage of life. The networking events are super chill and not intimidating at all, making it easy for us introverts to connect and grow our networks in a safe space.

Tyler Thorp

Program & Community Manager, Startup Tucson

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Support, mentor and hire Tucson’s best to grow your business

The region’s top places to work enjoy the benefits of a partnership with us.

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You belong here at TYP!

Young professionals like you are Tucson’s Future

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Our Signature Events

From engaging conversations with Tucson’s CEOs to making new connections, there’s always an opportunity to advance your career with TYP.

CEO Roundtable

Our monthly CEO Roundtable invites local CEOs to speak to our members.

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TYP Connects

Connect with TYP members and explore what Tucson has to offer with different venues every month.

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ignite520

Our premier summit is designed to catalyze personal and professional development.

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ENGAGE

Our way to gather young professionals who are ready to make their voices heard and take action.

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Check out our event calendar for all upcoming events.

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Testimonials

"Tucson Young Professionals events are awesome! They’re inspiring, packed with useful info, and perfect for meeting people in a similar stage of life. The networking events are super chill and not intimidating at all, making it easy for us introverts to connect and grow our networks in a safe space."

Tyler Thorp
Startup Tucson

Tucson Young Professionals events are awesome! They’re inspiring, packed with useful info, and perfect for meeting people in a similar stage of life. The networking events are super chill and not intimidating at all, making it easy for us introverts to connect and grow our networks in a safe space.

Tyler Thorp - Startup Tucson
Startup Tucson

I've met people determined to better themselves and our community at every event I've attended. Those are the people I want to surround myself with, and TYP does a great job providing a fun and safe enviroment for all interested. 

Jake Blumenthal
Meridian Wealth Management

TYP has been invaluable to not just my professional development, but personal as well. I've made friends and connections with some of the most awesome young professionals. Every event is exciting and unique at some of the best places in Tucson!

Wesley Schaeppi
Smart Parts PC

Whether you're looking for a new job, wanting to move up in your current role, or just want to connect with passionate young professionals who live in your community, TYP has something for everyone at every stage of their young professional journey. 

Caroline Lewis
Pima County Health Department

Being an SALC/TYP mentor was a great experience. I feel like I made a friend for life, I think I helped her think through things, and it was a great chance for me to “pay it forward” in honor of all the fantastic mentors I’ve been blessed to have over my career.

Mary Rowley
NüPOINT Marketing