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YIC

A passport, not a subscription.

One membership, valid in every chapter. Your card, your certificates and your record go wherever you go.

YIC MembershipNo. 01

Student

Your first seat at the table.

Freewhile you study

For students in school, college or university.

  • Digital membership card with QR
  • Your chapter's events and service projects
  • Selected YIC Academy courses
  • Verified volunteer hours
  • Member directory profile
Join as a student
YIC MembershipNo. 02

Professional

Build a record that travels with you.

$25per year

Most chosen

For graduates and early-career professionals.

  • Everything in Student
  • All YIC Academy courses and certificates
  • Mentorship Circle matching
  • Opportunities Desk early access
  • Member pricing at The Conclave
Join as a professional
YIC MembershipNo. 03

Executive

Shape the agenda, not just attend it.

$150per year

For leaders, founders and senior professionals.

  • Everything in Professional
  • Mentor or advisor seat
  • Venture Lab investor and mentor bench
  • Leaders' dinner at The Conclave
  • Executive credential and listing
Apply as an executive

Prices in US dollars. Local-currency pricing is shown at checkout. Hardship waivers available in every chapter.

P.1Your credential

A card that proves itself.

Every member gets a digital card with a QR code. Anyone can scan it to confirm your membership, tier and chapter, and it opens doors at every YIC event.

  • Lives in Apple and Google Wallet
  • Works offline at the door
  • Reissued instantly if lost

Tap the card to show the QR

P.2Compare

Side by side.

BenefitStudentFree Professional$25 per yearExecutive$150 per year
Digital membership card
Chapter events
YIC AcademySelectedFullFull
Verifiable certificates
Mentorship Circle—MenteeMentor or mentee
Opportunities DeskStandardEarly accessEarly access
The Conclave pricingStudent rateMember rateIncludes leaders' dinner
Venture Lab—ApplyInvestor & mentor bench
Voting at the General Assembly—

P.3How joining works

Three steps, five days.

  1. 1

    Apply

    Choose a tier and your nearest chapter, and tell us a little about yourself. Five minutes.

  2. 2

    Chapter review

    Your chapter reads every application. Most are decided within five working days.

  3. 3

    Take your seat

    Pay if your tier has a fee, and your card, dashboard and directory profile go live.

Start your application

P.4Questions

Before you apply.

  • Anyone aged 16 to 35 who shares our purpose. Executive membership is open to senior professionals of any age who want to mentor and support young leaders.

  • Every application is read by your nearest chapter. Most are decided within five working days, and you will get an email either way.

  • We have five active chapters and several in formation. If there is no chapter near you, you join the global chapter and can help start a local one.

  • Yes. Upgrade at any time from your member dashboard. Your card, certificates and history stay with you.

  • Every certificate carries a unique code and QR. Anyone can confirm it on the public verification page, without needing an account.