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Congratulations to Year Up National Capital Region Graduates, Class of July 2008

Platinum Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: Freddie Mac
Platinum Sponsor: The Carlyle Group
Perot Systems
On July 30, 2008, Year Up National Capital Region held their fourth graduation ceremony at the Capitol Hilton in Downtown, Washington, DC. 320 proud family members, corporate partners, program supporters and local community leaders were in attendance. Platinum sponsors of the event were The Carlyle Group, Freddie Mac, and Perot Systems. Eugene Lee Carrick, President of Perotsystems, was the keynote speaker.

Some rewarding moments included the awarding of twoYear Up's Urban Empowerment Award Recipients to PaShon Mann, Recruitmemt Director, Government Services, of Perot Systems and Todd Alston, Senior Technical Director, of AOL.

Year Up is honored to announce the Class of July 2008 awards and scholarships:
The Dave Retik Award for Excellence: Sheera Cary & Devin Turner
The Chris Mello Award for Leadership: Ibin Qawwee & Candace Winfield

 

"Year Up does not accept the opportunity gap that exists in our nation. We are determined to provide our urban young adults with the education, guidance and support they need to realize their potential."
Gerald Chertavian
CEO and Founder,
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