Year Up United Program Participant

Job Description

Year Up United Program Participant | Year Up United

The Tone:
This is an intensive, one-year or less job training program and apprenticeship opportunity with Year Up United, located in Newark, NJ. Year Up United is dedicated to providing young adults with a comprehensive pathway to professional success. The program effectively combines rigorous in-classroom technical and professional skill development with access to valuable internships and robust job placement services through YUPRO Placement. Participants receive personalized coaching and mentorship, along with an educational stipend, making this role crucial for those highly motivated to launch a fulfilling career and benefit from a program that boasts 75% graduate employment or postsecondary enrollment within four months of graduation, with employed graduates earning an average starting salary of $53,000 per year.

The TL;DR
• Role: Apprenticeship
• Type: Full-time (Monday-Friday)
• Location: Newark, NJ (In-person)
• Pay: $525 weekly
• Mission: To empower young adults by providing essential in-classroom skill development, valuable internships, personalized coaching, and comprehensive job placement services to launch a successful professional career.
• Tech Stack: Customer Success, Business Operations, Project Management, IT Support, Application Development, Data Analytics

What You’ll Actually Do
• Skill Development: Engage in intensive in-classroom skill development, covering essential technical areas like Customer Success, Business Operations, Project Management, IT Support, Application Development, and Data Analytics.
• Internship Experience: Access valuable internships with leading companies in the Newark area, potentially including prestigious organizations such as Bank of America or JPMorgan Chase, gaining real-world professional experience.
• Career Advancement: Build critical professional business and communication skills, alongside developing strong interviewing and networking abilities essential for career launch and progression.
• Personalized Support: Receive personalized coaching and mentorship, complemented by ongoing support and guidance to help you navigate your professional journey and secure your first career role.
• Job Placement: Benefit from robust job placement support through YUPRO Placement, Year Up United’s industry-leading talent placement firm, ensuring effective transition into employment or postsecondary education.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum qualification: High School Graduate or GED recipient. Career level: Early Career. Education requirement: Must have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: No specific years required, but must be available Monday-Friday throughout the entire duration of the program.
• Skills: Demonstrate high motivation to learn technical and professional skills; must be eligible to work in the U.S.