Shaping the future of Cape Cod.

Creating opportunities for our region's workforce and aspiring leaders to connect, engage, and advance.

CCYPSummit26-92-3 CCYPSummit26 - Kenard and Ricky Alexis in her cool jacket. CCYPSummit26 - High Schooler Waving Dylan using his hands and awesome tattoos to talk! Sarah Colvin laughing! CCYPSummit26-285 CCYP25-142-2-Edit CCYP25-603 CCYP25-325
It Really Is 
Who You Know

Plug into the biggest network of people living and working on the Cape.

And it Really is
What You Make It

Tools, connections and opportunities to create a Cape that works for you.

AND, REALLY?
IT'S ABOUT SHOWING UP

CCYP is the Cape's largest networking and community mentoring organization.

NETWORKING
Mentorship in Motion: Open for Business
Connecting people across communities, industries, and generations in meaningful ways.
November 16, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
RSVP Required
Starting a business comes with a million questions and not enough people to ask. This session pairs first-time business owners with entrepreneurs who've figured it out and are happy to share what they wish they'd known sooner.
2026.11AfterHours Siena
NETWORKING
After Hours @ Siena
Hosted in partnership with the Mashpee Chamber
November 18, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
17 Steeple St., Mashpee
Join us for networking, a cash bar, and complimentary appetizers!
NETWORKING
Mentorship in Motion: Owning the Room
Connecting people across communities, industries, and generations in meaningful ways.
December 7, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
RSVP Required
Building a business is hard enough. Doing it without people in your corner who understand your experience makes it harder. This session connects entrepreneurs with mentors who've been there for real talk, real advice, and real support.
2026.12CoffeeConnect
NETWORKING
Coffee Connect @ Three Fins
Hosted in partnership with the Chatham Chamber
December 9, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
251 Crowell Rd., Chatham
Join us for networking, coffee & tea, and breakfast treats!

Here's what we've been up to lately...

CCYP Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Cape Cod at the Annual Bash
This year's event will spotlight rising food entrepreneurs from the Cape Cod Culinary Incubator and live music curated by Cape Symphony Presents....
September After Hours @ the Wychmere
Huge things to the Wychmere for hosting CCYP on Wednesday, September 23! And to our Connect Sponsor OpenCape, who knows a thing or two about bringing...
Introducing WORK: A Regional Report on Salaries and Opportunities
On August 11, CCYP released the first edition of WORK, a new CCYP publication about building a career on the Cape and Islands. Our first edition,...
Thank You to CCYP's Trailblazing Sponsors
Cape Cod Five Cents COOP Logo Seamens Bank

Why Networking?

When you show up at a CCYP event, you're connecting with people who get it. People who are figuring it out just like you. People who understand what it means to build a life here on Cape Cod.

Get Access: You'll meet people who can help you take the next step, whether that's finding the right funding, accessing a tool or resource, or getting a key referral.

Learn Together: You'll connect with people further along who've walked the path you're on (who have made mistakes you can learn from). You'll stay current on what's shifting in your field and community from real people doing real work.

Build Your Support System: You'll meet people who believe in showing up for each other. People who'll offer advice, mentorship, and real encouragement when things get hard. That's kinda the whole point.