Year Up United Program Participant

Job Description

About Year Up United

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program designed to provide young adults with crucial in-classroom skill development, access to valuable internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Participants in the Year Up United program also receive an educational stipend throughout their journey.

The program is structured in two main phases: an initial period of comprehensive training in both technical and professional skills, followed by an internship with a top company. Your internship through Year Up United will be located at BNY Mellon in Pittsburgh.

Eligibility

You are invited to 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: You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying.

What You’ll Gain

By joining Year Up United, you will acquire a robust set of skills and support essential for launching your professional career:

• Strong professional business and communication skills.
• Effective interviewing and networking techniques.
• Expertise in resume building.
• Ongoing support and guidance to help you successfully launch your career.
• During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week.

In-depth Training Tracks

The program includes comprehensive classes in key professional areas:

• Application Development
• Customer Success
• Financial Operations

Launch Your Career

Year Up United provides the skills and opportunity you need to embark on a successful professional career. Our program boasts impressive outcomes:

75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.