PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Year Up partners with an impressive group of more than 60 leading
companies to provide apprenticeships to its students. These
apprenticeships are full time, entry-level positions for 26
weeks in one of two areas:
- Desktop Support/IT Helpdesk
- Investment Operations
WHY HIRE A YEAR UP APPRENTICE?
Year Up participants are pre-screened and pre-trained and
are a great way to assess entry-level talent before hiring.
Prior to apprenticeships, all Year Up students have completed
six months of rigorous technical training and classes in professional
skill development including: effective communication, project
management and leadership.
Save Money and Time
- Lower Staff Acquisition
Costs - Year Up students undergo extensive testing,
reference checking, and interviewing to gain entry into
our competitive program. Students are supported by Year
Up staff and mentors throughout their apprenticeships.
- Reduced Training Time
- our curriculum covers the most useful technical and professional
skills with industry experts as teachers and mentors.
- Zero Placement Fees
- pay no placement fees to hire an apprentice - only competitive
rates for their apprenticeship.
Leverage Customized Training
- We work with you to understand specific position requirements
to ensure our apprentices are job-ready.
- Cultural Fit - we
take the time to understand your culture and make the best
match for your company.
Give and Receive
- Provide an opportunity for a Year Up student while receiving
the benefits of well trained, job-ready, diverse human capital.
WHO ARE OUR PARTNERS?
We are very proud and very grateful for our
apprenticeship and corporate partners. We thank them for
believing in our mission and know that with their continued
support, we will achieve our vision.
Our next class of Year Up students will be available for six-month
apprenticeship in January 2006. If you are
interested in learning more about our apprenticeship program,
please complete this short
form.
apprenticeship contacts:
For more information about becoming at corporate partner,
please contact us:
Boston
Kimberly Zouzoua kzouzoua@yearup.org
617-542-1533 ext.1006. |
New York City:
Lisette Nieves
lnieves@yearup.org
718-923-1400 ext.239.
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Providence
Sara Strammiello
sstrammiello@yearup.org
401-421-7819 ext.1114.
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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Jay Banfield
jbanfield@yearup.org
415-405-5064 |
Washington D.C.
Tynesia Boyea Robinson tboyea@yearup.org
703-300-3945. |
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