12 Years Strong: Engage! Cleveland’s Hallmark Event Continues to Bring the Community Together

Cleveland, Ohio – May 1, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE– Engage! Cleveland will celebrate the 12th annual Cleveland Young Professionals Week from June 7 to 14, 2025. This eight-day series is designed to connect Cleveland’s early to mid-career professionals, college students, and interns with the city’s dynamic community. Through networking opportunities with local leaders and peers, and immersive experiences throughout the city, participants will discover all that Cleveland has to offer.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate 12 incredible years of Cleveland Young Professionals Week,” said Ashley Basile Oeken, President of Engage! Cleveland. “At Engage! Cleveland, our mission is to attract, engage, and retain emerging, diverse talent in the city. YP Week brings that mission to life by introducing young professionals and college interns to a variety of experiences, events, and connections that help them build meaningful relationships—and inspire them to make Cleveland their long-term home.”

Engage! Cleveland’s YP Week is the largest event of its kind hosted by a nonprofit organization. Most events are unique to the Cleveland area and offer an experience that highlights the city.

This year’s Young Professionals Week boasts over 25 events occurring  mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Some highlights during the week will include:

• Cleveland’s Voice: Lunch and Learn with Influencers including Emily Roggenburk, Gabe Wasylko, and Rebecca Maxwell 
• Volunteering with Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce at PRIDE in the CLE
• Coffee and breakfast with the Curators of Cleveland Museum of Natural History, including a behind-the-scenes tour of their newly renovated building
• Our 16th installment of Lunch with Leaders includes Michael Kubinski, Owner/Founder/Lead Creator of Cleveland Clothing Co, India Birdsong Terry,General Manager and Chief Executive Officer at Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, and Marie Scalia, Chief Marketing Officer at Destination Cleveland

Registrations will open May 5th to the public.Those interested in viewing the full calendar of events, registering for an event, or looking for additional information can learn more by visiting: engagecleveland.org/cleypweek.

To learn more about Engage! Cleveland or new programs, jobs, and civic opportunities for emerging professionals in Cleveland, please visit engagecleveland.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, TikTok and X.

Engage! Cleveland’s 12th  Annual Young Professionals Week is made possible by presenting sponsor Sherwin-Williams, with support from Greater Cleveland Partnership, Carnegie Companies, and Oberlin College and Conservatory.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

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About Engage! Cleveland

Engage! Cleveland is a community engagement organization for young professionals and business/community leaders who are passionate about making Cleveland a lasting home for the next generation. Our goal is to attract, engage and retain young, diverse talent to Greater Cleveland by connecting young professionals to people, jobs, organizations, and events. You can learn more at www.engagecleveland.org