Young & Emerging Professionals

Creating Connections!

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A Young & Emerging Professional (YEP) is...
An individual who is 39 or younger or has only 2 years or less of experience in the roofing industry. - Quick Facts:
  • Mission Statement: To build interest, create awareness, and provide opportunity for young or emerging professionals in roofing and related careers.

  • Vision: To help YEP's by creating long-term value for young and emerging professionals, by helping them build  strong personal and professional relationships, and by creating awareness of the positive attributes young and emerging professionals bring to their employer, the roofing community, and the future of the roofing industry in Colorado.

  • Founded: January 2020 

  • REENGAGED: 2023


4th Annual YEP Shoot the River (2026)

Why get involved?

CRA YEP's are building the future of roofing industry professionals by...

  • Creating connections that RETAIN and inspire young and emerging professionals to join and stay on a career path within the roofing industry.

  • Making roofing appealing... from the rooftop to the many other career options within the industry.

  • Community-focused... giving of “time, talent and treasure” to help make life better for other people

  • Recruitment… of young and emerging professionals new to the industry as well as workforce recruitment at job fairs and schools (traditional and trade-related).

Find out more!

  • Communicate. Add yourself to the email list that our YEP leadership uses to keep you apprised of YEP-specific updates, meetings, learning sessions, and volunteer opportunities that are happening. Sign up for updates.

  • Attend. Be sure to attend programs and meetings to gain insights and experience and to expand your network. Check out the next YEP event below or view the event calendar. 

  • Sign Up to receive notices about events and activities. 

 I want to be a CRA YEP member (Click Here)

  • Join the YEP LinkedIn group. The YEP LinkedIn Group is where we'll share meeting and event invites, learning sessions, successes, volunteer opportunities, and more.

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NEWSLETTERS

EVENTS

YEP Newsletters

2026

1st Quarter 2026

May 2026

August 2026

2025

February 2025 | Opens PDF

March 2025  | Opens PDF

April 2025 | Opens PDF

May 2025

June 2025 

August 2025

September 2025

SAVE THE DATE!
December 4th
Christmas Party!

Dazed & Confused for Christmas: A 70's Soirée 

Join us for a 70's Soirée, Christmas Edition! We're throwing it back to high school for a night full of jingling, mingling, and shooting our shot during the 2nd annual beer pong tournament. 

Come enjoy the open bar, late night snacks, and high school superlative awards! 

Here are the details: 

📅  December 4, 2026 

📍Skylark Lounge (140 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209)

Time: 6:00pm

Join us in style! Break out your Bell Bottoms, Fringe, Band Tees, Corduroy, Vests, Aviators, Overalls, Jean Jackets and Christmas Flare! 

Registration Opening Soon! 


2027 Events

(details to come)