About Us

What is the North Dakota Young Professionals network?
North Dakota Young Professionals (NDYP) is a statewide group dedicated to advancing opportunities for Young Professionals (YPs) in North Dakota.  As you start up your network, you have access to many YPs who have “been there, done that.” We hope you take advantage of our resources to assist you in achieving success. Click around the website, download our QuickStart Guide, and sign up to become a member.

Purpose
The purpose of the NDYP is to connect rural and urban Young Professionals throughout North Dakota.

History

In July 2006,  the Rural Development council, in collaboration with Governor Hoeven, hosted a summit for Young Professionals across the state. In response to the summit, Young Professionals organizations across the state united to form North Dakota Young Professionals (NDYP).

Goals
The primary objectives of the NDYP are to:
o Engage young adults in their community
o Provide professional development opportunities
o Build a network across the state
o Be a voice for YPs in North Dakota

What comprises the NDYP?
NDYP is made up of Young Professionals (YP) groups throughout the state, which focus on providing career-minded individuals with opportunities to develop socially, professionally and civically. See the YP Groups Directory for a full list of networks in the state.

Who can join the NDYP?
Membership to NDYP is open to any young professional residing in North Dakota who has an interest in and commitment to the NDYP.

How to get involved:
• Interested people can contact their local YP group to learn more about getting involved on a local level.
• If people are already involved in a YP group and also interested in statewide YP happenings, sign up to join the NDYP.
• Interested people that don’t have a local YP group to join should join the the NDYP on a statewide level.

• Visit our YP Groups Directory to learn more about the currently operating groups in ND

• Join the NDYP as a member to keep up to date on the latest news for YPs across the state

• After you become a member, view the electronic business card YP Directory

• Check out NDYP events across the state on the Calendar

• Contact us if you have any questions about starting a YP group or learning more about YPs