Elevate Your Faith
and Career
Become part of a vibrant Catholic community that integrates Faith in our daily work & propels your professional journey forward.
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the founder of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP).
I know how hard it is to find a balance between our Catholic Faith and career growth.
I remember being fresh out of grad school, with a great high-paying job in my hands, yet I found myself questioning - is this what true success looks like? Is there more to life than just climbing the corporate ladder?
As I met with my friends and peers, I could sense a general restlessness that we were all looking for a deeper purpose for our lives, beyond professional success, a yearning for a community that resonated with our Faith and values.
the founder of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP).
I know how hard it is to find a balance between our Catholic Faith and career growth.
I remember being fresh out of grad school, with a great high-paying job in my hands, yet I found myself questioning - is this what true success looks like? Is there more to life than just climbing the corporate ladder?
As I met with my friends and peers, I could sense a general restlessness that we were all looking for a deeper purpose for our lives, beyond professional success, a yearning for a community that resonated with our Faith and values.
At the time, I read that the Christian experience is not passive and that it cannot be experienced alone.
These experiences led me to a profound realization. There was a glaring gap for young Catholic professionals like us. We needed a place to align our Faith with our professional ambitions. A place where we could be ourselves, honor our values, and grow in our Faith and career together.
Then in 2010, I received God’s call to Start YCP… I quit my job and went all in.
Fast forward to today, YCP has grown to thousands of members with over 500+ dedicated chapter volunteers serving over 34 chapters across the country! And we’re just getting started…
We created Belong to surround you with a community to help you rediscover and live the beauty of our Catholic Faith in your everyday life and work.
With Belong, we created a platform that combines the power of professional networking with Faith-based mentorship. But more than that, Belong represents a community that understands you, that believes in the same values, and is on the same journey.
And with Belong+, we took it a step further. We've designed it to provide young workers like you with the mentorship and support needed to drive your career forward while staying true to our Catholic Faith.
Our community is the beating heart of our mission at YCP. It's a vibrant, welcoming space that brings together young professionals from all walks of life who share our Faith and aspiration.
Belong members are not just acquaintances; they are friends, mentors, and confidants, each committed to uplifting one another, both spiritually and professionally.
In the Belong community, we have thoughtful conversations that span topics from navigating professional challenges to deepening our Faith. It's an environment where everyone is free to express their concerns, hopes, aspirations, and even their doubts without fear of judgment.
Exclusive Member Events: As part of Belong, you'll get access to members-only events across the country. These events are designed to help you connect with like-minded peers and grow professionally and spiritually.
Virtual and In-Person Networking: Networking is vital in today's professional landscape. With your Belong membership, you get the opportunity to network with other young professionals from various fields, both virtually and in person.
Professional and Spiritual Development Content: Our content library is designed to fuel your professional growth and deepen your Faith. This includes inspiring keynote videos, interactive webinars, and enlightening podcasts.
First Access and Discounts: Enjoy first access to YCP events, programs, and resources. You'll also get exclusive discounts on YCP merchandise, event tickets, and partner discounts!
Community: Perhaps the most valuable benefit of all is the community itself. You'll be a part of a vibrant, supportive network of young Catholic professionals who, like you, are striving to balance their Faith and their careers.
Unlimited access to YCP Exclusive Content: Belong+ members get unrestricted access to our entire collection of webinars featuring top-tier speakers from diverse fields.
Mentorship Opportunities: Through our Mentorship Program, you'll have a chance to be guided by experienced Catholic professionals (virtual & in-person) who can provide practical career advice and guidance in the Faith.
Career Coaching and Job Opportunities: Your career development is a priority for us. You'll have access to professional resources, including career coaching and our job portal, to help you navigate your career trajectory effectively.
Exclusive Perks At Our National Event: Get special experiences built just for you at our annual National Conference, a premier networking and learning event that brings together young professionals from across the country with guest speakers, mentors and more!
Exclusive Member Events: As part of Belong, you'll get access to members-only events across the country. These events are designed to help you connect with like-minded peers and grow professionally and spiritually.
Virtual and In-Person Networking: Networking is vital in today's professional landscape. With your Belong membership, you get the opportunity to network with other young professionals from various fields, both virtually and in person.
Professional and Spiritual Development Content: Our content library is designed to fuel your professional growth and deepen your Faith. This includes inspiring keynote videos, interactive webinars, and enlightening podcasts.
First Access and Discounts: Enjoy first access to YCP events, programs, and resources. You'll also get exclusive discounts on YCP merchandise, event tickets, and partner discounts!
Community: Perhaps the most valuable benefit of all is the community itself. You'll be a part of a vibrant, supportive network of young Catholic professionals who, like you, are striving to balance their Faith and their careers.
Unlimited access to YCP Exclusive Content: Belong+ members get unrestricted access to our entire collection of webinars featuring top-tier speakers from diverse fields.
Mentorship Opportunities: Through our Mentorship Program, you'll have a chance to be guided by experienced Catholic professionals (virtual & in-person) who can provide practical career advice and guidance in the Faith.
Career Coaching and Job Opportunities: Your career development is a priority for us. You'll have access to professional resources, including career coaching and our job portal, to help you navigate your career trajectory effectively.
Exclusive Perks At Our National Event: Get special experiences built just for you at our annual National Conference, a premier networking and learning event that brings together young professionals from across the country with guest speakers, mentors and more!
Exclusive Member Events: As part of Belong, you'll get access to members-only events across the country. These events are designed to help you connect with like-minded peers and grow professionally and spiritually.
Virtual and In-Person Networking: Networking is vital in today's professional landscape. With your Belong membership, you get the opportunity to network with other young professionals from various fields, both virtually and in person.
Professional and Spiritual Development Content: Our content library is designed to fuel your professional growth and deepen your Faith. This includes inspiring keynote videos, interactive webinars, and enlightening podcasts.
First Access and Discounts: Enjoy first access to YCP events, programs, and resources. You'll also get exclusive discounts on YCP merchandise, event tickets, and partner discounts!
Community: Perhaps the most valuable benefit of all is the community itself. You'll be a part of a vibrant, supportive network of young Catholic professionals who, like you, are striving to balance their Faith and their careers.
Unlimited access to YCP Exclusive Content: Belong+ members get unrestricted access to our entire collection of webinars featuring top-tier speakers from diverse fields.
Mentorship Opportunities: Through our Mentorship Program, you'll have a chance to be guided by experienced Catholic professionals (virtual & in-person) who can provide practical career advice and guidance in the Faith.
Career Coaching and Job Opportunities: Your career development is a priority for us. You'll have access to professional resources, including career coaching and our job portal, to help you navigate your career trajectory effectively.
Exclusive Perks At Our National Event: Get special experiences built just for you at our annual National Conference, a premier networking and learning event that brings together young professionals from across the country with guest speakers, mentors and more!
Exclusive Member Events: As part of Belong, you'll get access to members-only events across the country. These events are designed to help you connect with like-minded peers and grow professionally and spiritually.
Virtual and In-Person Networking: Networking is vital in today's professional landscape. With your Belong membership, you get the opportunity to network with other young professionals from various fields, both virtually and in person.
Professional and Spiritual Development Content: Our content library is designed to fuel your professional growth and deepen your Faith. This includes inspiring keynote videos, interactive webinars, and enlightening podcasts.
First Access and Discounts: Enjoy first access to YCP events, programs, and resources. You'll also get exclusive discounts on YCP merchandise, event tickets, and partner discounts!
Community: Perhaps the most valuable benefit of all is the community itself. You'll be a part of a vibrant, supportive network of young Catholic professionals who, like you, are striving to balance their Faith and their careers.
Unlimited access to YCP Exclusive Content: Belong+ members get unrestricted access to our entire collection of webinars featuring top-tier speakers from diverse fields.
Mentorship Opportunities: Through our Mentorship Program, you'll have a chance to be guided by experienced Catholic professionals (virtual & in-person) who can provide practical career advice and guidance in the Faith.
Career Coaching and Job Opportunities: Your career development is a priority for us. You'll have access to professional resources, including career coaching and our job portal, to help you navigate your career trajectory effectively.
Exclusive Perks At Our National Event: Get special experiences built just for you at our annual National Conference, a premier networking and learning event that brings together young professionals from across the country with guest speakers, mentors and more!
The National YCP
Community & Access
to Your Local YCP Network
Spiritual &
Professional Development
Content
Belong+ Only
Mentorship, Career
Coaching & Job Portal
YCP offers two options for membership: Belong for $36/year and Belong+ for $84/year.
You can sign up for YCP membership here.
Our target age group is 20-30s, but we do invite individuals 40+ to become mentors within YCP as well as invite everyone to join us at the National Conference.
Belong membership includes:
Belong+ memberships includes all Belong-level benefits PLUS valuable tools to accelerate your personal and professional growth, including:
If your membership expired, log in to your account and navigate to the “Memberships” tab in the navigation side bar. From there, you will see a notification in red to “Renew Now.” Click that button and follow through with the next steps. If you come across any issues, email help@youngcatholicprofessionals.org.
Yes! If you are interested in upgrading your membership, please email help@youngcatholicprofessionals.org with this request, where you will be upgraded and charged with the difference!
Absolutely! YCP offers virtual ways to partake in membership through connecting with other members in the community, participating in our mentoring program, or checking out our partner perk opportunities. YCP also holds a national conference each year at a discounted rate for members.
Please reach out to help@youngcatholicprofessionals.org.
Once you become a member, you will be sent an invitation to join our mentoring platform, Mentorcloud. After accepting the invitation, you will be prompted to complete your profile. From there you can search for different mentor options or request to be matched with a mentor based on your matched areas by emailing membership@youngcatholicprofessionals.org.
You can access the portal through the following link: https://www.youngcatholicprofessionals.org/belong-member-portal
Yes! All leaders and board members are granted Belong+ membership access during the duration of their leadership term.
You can reach out to membership@youngcatholicprofessionals.org.
