Career Development Program Participant

Job Description

About the Year Up United Program

Year Up United offers an intensive, one-year or less job training program designed to equip young adults with essential skills for launching a professional career. This program integrates robust in-classroom skill development with practical experience through internships and comprehensive job placement services.

Program Highlights

• Intensive Training: Develop critical technical and professional skills.
• Real-World Experience: Gain access to internships with leading organizations such as Fannie Mae, Merck, Okta, Salesforce, and many others in the National Capital Region area.
• Career Support: Benefit from personalized coaching, mentorship, and job placement assistance through our industry-leading talent placement firm, YUPRO Placement.
• Financial Support: Participants receive an educational stipend during the program.

Are You Eligible?

You may apply to Year Up United if you meet the following criteria:

• You are a high school graduate or GED recipient.
• You are eligible to work in the U.S.
• You are available Monday-Friday for the entire duration of the program.
• You are highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills.
• You have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree.
• (Please note: Additional screening questions may be required during the application process.)

What Will You Gain?

Upon completing the Year Up United program, you will acquire:

• Professional Skills: Develop strong business acumen and effective communication skills.
• Career Readiness: Master interviewing and networking techniques, and build a compelling resume.
• Ongoing Support: Receive continuous guidance to help you successfully launch your career.
• Educational Stipend: During the internship phase, students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week.

In-Depth Classes Include:

• Network Security & Support
• Data Analytics
• IT Support
• Project Management
• Banking

Career Launch & Outcomes

Year Up United provides the skills and opportunities necessary to kickstart your professional journey. Our graduates achieve remarkable success:

• High Placement Rate: 75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation.
• Competitive Starting Salary: Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars ($53,000) per year.

Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career today!