What we’re about
Established in 2009, we are a dynamic group of professionals that view State College as a great place to call home. It's no secret that State College is a transient town. We understand it can be difficult to socialize and feel close to the community. SCYP creates a welcoming environment for all young professionals. We may be a group young professionals, but at heart this is a organization to socialize. Our members are typically between the ages of 22 and 45, but we do not have an age requirement. If you are young at heart and have a passion for our area, you're welcome...no encouraged...to join!
Membership dues can be purchased at https://scyoungpros.com/membership/. Not sure if you're ready to commit? That's okay! Check out an event or two.
We have three main values at SCYP.
Live
No matter what brings you to the State College area, we are one community. At SCYP, we believe in being active and involved in making our community a better place. We volunteer and fundraise with a passion and energy for everyone living in Happy Valley.
Work
Everyone’s favorite subject! Chances are you might have moved to State College for a new job or potentially graduate school (that’s work, right?) We get it. We work here, too! SCYP provides a year-round forum for young professionals to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. No matter your profession, together we build a foundation upon which State College can build its future.
Play
Life can’t be all work – We have some fun along! State College has an abundance of opportunities to kick back, relax, and have fun. Whether you are settling down or passing through, we may be colleagues and neighbors, but most of all, we are friends.Whether it’s on the softball field, at a happy hour, or volunteering, SCYP offers events to meet new people and make new friends.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Macaron Making Class for Young ProfessionalsThe Cakeshop by Tati, Pleasant Gap, PA
Join us for a fun and interactive macaron making class at the Cakeshop by Tati, one of the most loved bakeries in the State College area. Participants will be guided through a two hour hands on macaron making class, and take home a pack of 4 macarons and a copy of the recipe used during the class.
**This event is open to registration for current (2025) SCYP members only. You can join SCYP here: https://scyoungpros.com/membership/
$30 per person. Cost includes take home pack of 4 macarons.
**Maximum Number of Registrants: 8 --sign up soon!
Register Here: https://forms.gle/dqH7FjwBXWKhJSUAA
Not open - Penn State Mushroom Research Center Tour for Young ProfessionalsPenn State Mushroom Research Center, University Park, PA
Join us for a unique tour of the Penn State Mushroom Research Center, led by John A. Pecchia, Associate Research Professor and Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology and Director of the Mushroom Research Center and Spawn Lab.
Please RSVP by filling out this quick google form, as this event is cross-listed: https://forms.gle/aT1TsoNJuv76NpYY7
