Topeka is not a place for those content to watch idly as others determine their fate and future. Topeka is for individuals willing to forge their own path. Forge Young Talent helps young professionals find and carve out their own path to becoming the community leaders of the future. Forge provides opportunities for you to connect with other young professionals, business and community leaders, and mentors. Forge also offers a wide range of events and programming focusing on personal and professional development, networking, skills building, workforce recruiting trips, concerts, pub crawls, volunteer opportunities and more.

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Forge is an organization within The Greater Topeka Partnership, that offers opportunities for YP’s ages 18-40 to participate in educational, philanthropic, networking, and social programs.

The Forge Leadership Team established committees necessary to accomplish the mission and purpose of Forge. Each committee has a unique focus from event planning, marketing, member recruitment and engagement, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB).  

When you join Forge you join an elite group of talented young people eager to shape their future and the future of their community. As a member of Forge, you’ll get opportunities to network with other young professionals, gain exposure to business and community leaders, develop your personal brand, gain experience, and get access to exclusive events.

Forge hosts a wide range of events and programming aimed at making our members better leaders, community members, and professionals while also expanding networks and making connections.