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How do I know
if I qualify for Year Up?
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Where do I get an application?
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When does the program
begin?
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Where is Year Up located?
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How much does it cost to
join Year Up?
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Do I get paid while I'm
in Year Up?
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Is there a dress code?
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What does Year Up expect
from me?
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Am I guaranteed a job after
Year Up?
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Do I need to know a lot
about computers?
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Do I need straight A(s)
or high test scores to get into Year Up?
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How does the admissions
process work?
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When will I be notified
if I'm accepted?
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Can I re-apply if I
don't get accepted?
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What will I be learning
at Year Up?
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Do I get to choose my
own classes?
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Do I have to have
a computer at home?
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How many students are
in each class?
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Where will my internship
be? Do I get to choose?
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1.
How do I know if I qualify for Year Up?
You qualify if you are:
- Between the ages of 18-24
- A High School graduate or GED recipient
- A low to moderate income resident in the cities we serve
and the surrounding areas
- Interested in a career in a technical field
- Familiar with basic computer skills
- A U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or student who is
able to work legally in the United States
- Motivated and willing to work hard to reach your goals
and realize your full potential
2.
Where do I get an application?
Ask your guidance counselor, teacher, program coordinator
to help you get one. You can also print one out from our
application page, (Depending on your
connection, it may take a few seconds for the application
to download.) or pick one up at our Boston, Cambridge,
New York City, Providence or Washington D.C. locations.
3.
When does the program begin?
We run two sessions per year: One begins in September and
the other begins in March. Participants attend a full day
of classes Monday-Friday. Year Up maintains a professional
environment at all times.
4.
Where is Year Up located?
- Year Up Boston
93 Summer St, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
- Year Up New York City
55 Exchange Place
Suite 403
New York, New York 10005
- Year Up Providence
10 Dorrance Street, Suite 1108
Providence, RI 02903
- Year Up San Francisco Bay Area
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94104
- Year Up, Washington
D.C.
1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22209
5.
How much does it cost to join Year Up?
It costs NOTHING to apply and be accepted to Year up! The
only thing we ask is that you come ready to work hard every
day and to have a positive and professional attitude.
6.
Do I get paid while I’m in Year Up?
Yes! Year up recognizes that our participants need to be able
to provide for themselves and/or their families. You will
earn a stipend between $150 and $280 per week throughout the
entire program.
7. Is
there a dress code? Do I have to wear a uniform?
Although we won’t ask you to wear a uniform, you will
be required to follow a dress code. Our dress code is professional:
no jeans, t-shirts, sneakers or sweatshirts allowed.
8. What
does Year Up expect from me?
Year up expects that you come willing to work hard, to be
challenged, and to succeed. We expect you to conduct yourselves
in a professional manner at all times. You will be asked to
sign a contract detailing our policies as well as acceptable
behavior. We will expect you to abide by this contract at
all times. Finally, we expect you to learn a lot and to have
fun doing it!
9. Does
Year Up guarantee that I will get a job once I’m done?
The only thing that we guarantee is that if you apply yourself
and work hard, you will learn a lot, and put yourself in a
position to succeed. Year Up is made up of a team of individuals
who are devoted to you and dedicated to helping you reach
your potential. At the end of six months, if you successfully
complete all of the scheduled work, you will be placed in
an apprenticeship where you will have an opportunity to prove
yourself, put the skills you have learned to use, build strong
references, and gain some professional work experience for
the future.
10.
Do I need to know a lot about computers in order to get accepted
into the program?
Although Year Up will focus heavily on technical skills, you
don’t have to have these skills in order to apply. You
will be required to have some basic computer skills such as
using the keyboard, the mouse, the internet, etc. You will
also be required to take a technical and writing evaluation
as part of the admissions process.
11. Do
I need straight A(s) or high test scores to get into Year
Up?
During the admission and interview process, your grades are
one of many components we will look at to get a sense of what
kind of participant you will be. However, less focus will
be placed on your grades and test scores. More important to
us is whether you can work hard, and are willing to do so
in order to be successful.
12.
How does the admissions process work?
The admission process is made up of 3 parts:
- First, you submit your completed application with all
of the required documentations.
- Second, you will be notified if you are selected to come
to an interview.
- Third, you will be notified if you are selected to complete
a learning assessment.
13.
When will I be notified if I’m accepted?
Once you’ve completed all three parts of the admissions
process, and if you are accepted into the program, you will
receive an acceptance letter a few weeks after your final
interview.
14.
What if I don’t get accepted, can I re-apply next year?
If you don’t get accepted to Year Up, we will suggest
other programs that may better suit your needs. You will also
be allowed to re-apply to Year Up’s next class.
15. What
will I be learning at Year Up?
Our curriculum is designed to teach you what you need to succeed,
whether you choose to pursue a career or go on to college
after Year Up. You will take classes to develop your technical
skills as well as professional classes to enhance your non-technical
skills that are critical on the job. These professional skills
include: verbal and written communication, negotiation, conflict
resolution, problem solving, project management, teamwork,
leadership and professional attitude and behavior.
16. Do
I get to choose my own classes?
Every Year Up participant is required to go through a core
curriculum. This allows you to make an informed decision about
your area of study. Depending upon which learning site you
join, you will then pursue one of two paths based on your
demonstrated skills, interests and current market needs. These
paths include Investment Operations and Desktop Support /
IT Help Desk.
17. Do
I have to have a computer at home?
No, you don’t have to have a computer at home to be accepted
into the program.
18.
How many students will be in the class?
At Year Up, we want to keep the classes small so that you
can get individual attention. We accept approximately 30-35
students per cycle in each learning community. In 2007, we
will serve approximately 450 students across all of our sites.
19. Where
will the apprenticeships be? Do I get to decide where I will
do my apprenticeships?
After the first six months of the program, and if you have
successfully completed all of the required work, you are placed
in an apprenticeship with a company that needs your skills.
Although you won’t get to choose the company, our staff
has done a lot of research and has met with each organization
to analyze their needs and determine whether you would fit
those needs.
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