Year Up United Program Participant

Job Description

About the Year Up United Program

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program designed to equip young adults with essential skills for a successful career. This comprehensive program provides in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Participants also receive an educational stipend throughout the program.

The program structure consists of two key phases: initial training in both technical and professional skills, followed by a valuable internship experience with a top company. For this program, your internship will be at BNY Mellon in Pittsburgh.

Are You Eligible?

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

• A high school graduate or GED recipient
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program
• Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills
• Have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree

Please note: You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying.

What Will You Gain?

Participating in Year Up United will provide you with a robust set of skills and support to launch your professional career:

• Professional business and communication skills
• Interviewing and networking skills
• Resume building
• Ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career

During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week.

In-depth Classes Include:

The program offers focused training in high-demand areas, including:

• Application Development
• Customer Success
• Financial Operations

Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career. Year Up United boasts a strong success rate: 75% of 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.