Welcome to Jackson Young Professionals (JxnYP)
WHO WE ARE
A group of dedicated young professionals living and/or working in Jackson, MI between the ages of 21 and 40.
WHAT WE DO
Establish, promote and encourage social and career development opportunities in the Jackson community.
WHY WE DO IT
To enhance Jackson’s ability to attract and retain talent. Overall, making Jackson a great place to live, work, and play.
Latest Blog Posts
Jackson Young Professionals Celebrate Milestone Anniversary
Jackson Young Professionals (JxnYP) invited members, sponsors and community leaders to join in celebrating their “official” one year anniversary at their first annual dinner on Thursday, May 19th. The event featured guest Master of Ceremonies Bart Hawley, owner of JTV, updates from the Jackson Young Professionals Board of Directors, and testimonials from a variety of […]
Jackson Young Professionals Award $750 Grant to Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
When the Jackson Young Professionals (JxnYP) was formed in 2014, the mission was clear: support the Jackson community anyway it could. Little did they know, with the help of the Jackson Community Foundation and the Consumers Energy Foundation, they would be able to make an immediate impact on another nonprofit in Jackson. The Foundations helped […]
Fight
I used to wear this t-shirt that said, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” Sometimes it is true. Sometimes it is not. It was certainly an appropriate t-shirt for a young lad like myself. It helped me believe that perseverance and hard […]
