Find your community.
Learn how the Shires Young Professionals can help you create lasting social and professional connections to help you thrive in Southwestern Vermont with over 20 events per year!
A vibrant network
built by you
The Shires Young Professional works to help young professionals and families create deep roots in our Southwestern Vermont community.
We want you to stay and build a vibrant life in the Shires, so our our programs, socials and network are built to help you do just that.
Where you come in…
As a volunteer-run organization, our capital is the amazing people that join our group and help it grow.
Whether that means attending events, helping people make personal and professional connections, or just being a fun and inviting member — your involvement is the key to our success.
Upcoming Events
Thank you for an amazing 2025!
Stay tuned for event announcements in 2026!
Membership Options
*NOTE: Membership pricing will go up by $10/yr starting January 2026.
Interested in becoming a corporate sponsor?
Our corporate sponsorship model gives organizations the opportunity to champion our mission and be front and center in our efforts to promote social and professional connectivity in our region.
Benefits include: no-cost memberships for all employees between their 20s and 40s, speaking opportunities at events, features on our website and marketing materials, and more.
For more information, please email us at: shiresyp@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
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SYP events can be put into four (4) categories:
Social: Including informal mixers, pub crawls, dinners, and more, our socials are built to help members unwind and connect with other young Vermonters in the region
Volunteer: These events focus on helping our community in any little way we can, whether it is a period packing night or a build day with Habitat for Humanity
Professional: Created to aid members in their career development, our professional events are best for those looking to connect and learn from inspiring speakers
Civic: These important events cover timely and relevant topics for young people in our region, including homebuying, political agency, and more
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Typically, events are discussed and planning at monthly board meetings. However, often enough, events are suggested and facilitated with help from members like you! So if you have an activity in mind, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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Our membership model and programming is built specifically for people in this age range. However, we know age is just a number. So if you are a young professional at heart, we would love to have you!
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Our subscription software will re-subscribe you once a year on the same date you paid for membership. You can always unsubscribe when you want to!
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Nope! Members are free to attend any or every event, with no obligation to. However, we would love to see you at every turn!
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Absolutely! Our membership is incredibly diverse and represents all manners of backgrounds and perspectives. All members are expected to act according to our values of diversity and inclusion, with respect for everyone in our group.
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Yes! We are always working to develop programming and events that fit people's diverse lifestyles, and our goal is to provide even more opportunities for members with children to attend and enjoy!
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