About
A dash of socializing and recreation • A pinch of professional development and networking • A sprig of volunteering and community engagement
The Southern Vermont Young Professionals (SoVTYPs) serves and is comprised of people aged 22-45 who live or work in Windham County who are interested in deepening their ties to the community. We have a few core things going on:
We host 24+ events each year with a mix of social, recreational, networking, and volunteer opportunities. Members get access to all of these events at a discounted rate!
Membership with SoVTYPs gets you free access to a year’s worth of events, connections to community and professional resources and creates a powerful network of people who are energized and organized to make a more vibrant Windham County.
Each year, in the leadup to the Southern Vermont Economy Summit, we honor those who’ve gone above and beyond as community leaders and volunteers, and for their professional accomplishments and commitment to serving the region.
Many of our awardees go on to receive statewide recognition in Vermont Business Magazine’s annual Rising Stars awards.
Headlines
Press Release: Registration is now open for the 8th Southern Vermont Economy Summit
Attendees at the 7th Annual Southern VT Economy Summit in 2024. Photo, Matthew Cavanaugh Photography Southern Vermont — Registration is now open for the 8th Southern Vermont Economy Summit. This…
“Supporting a Conscious, Socially Connected Community”: Reflections from 2024 Southern Vermont Emerging Leader Marissa Peck
Jamaica resident Marissa Peck, co-founder of Earthseed Ecovillage, has been named a 2024 Southern Vermont Emerging Leader, along with 23 other young people from across the Bennington and Windham regions.…
Press Release: Nominations Sought for Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders
2025 Marks Ninth Annual Cohort to Be Recognized SOUTHERN VERMONT – The Southern Vermont Young Professionals (SoVTYP) and Shires Young Professionals (SYP) are seeking nomination for this year’s Southern Vermont…
“A Future Where Everyone Is Cared For”: Reflections on Youth and the Social Fabric by 2024 Emerging Leader Nicole Awwad
Brattleboro resident Nicole Awwad, career foundations teacher at Windham Regional Career Center, has been named a 2024 Southern Vermont Emerging Leader, along with 23 other young people from across the…