"Year Up did more than express their concerns about digital and economic divide. They had a vision, they fleshed that vision out, they convinced others to share it and then recruited an incredible first class of students to prove that this vision is no pipe dream."

-Rev. Ray Hammond
Class 0f 2002 Graduation Keynote speaker

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A NEW TYPE OF INVESTMENT - EXTRAORDINARY RETURNS ON HUMAN CAPITAL

Your contribution to Year Up directly impacts the future earnings of our participants. By opening the doors of the 21st Century to all - we can increase the lifetime earning potential of a Year Up graduate by more than $400,000.

Our one-year training and internship program is designed to make a difference, not only today but for a lifetime.

WHY INVEST IN YEAR UP?

A 13X Return on Human Capital
In purely financial terms, an investment in a Year Up student pays incredible dividends. An MIT study estimates that a Year Up graduate will earn on average $444,000 in incremental income over their working life. This in turns generates an estimated $137,000 in tax revenues.

On a personal level our graduates gain attributes of great value: marketable skills, college credit, job experience, self-confidence, a professional network, and interest in lifelong learning.

A Proven Business Team
Our Founder and CEO, Gerald Chertavian, is a successful entrepreneur and Harvard Business School graduate who co-founded and grew a successful Internet consulting firm to over $20 MM in billings in five years. Gerald is complemented by an experienced management team.

For more background on the Year Up Team, click on Meet Us.

A New Model for Non-Profits
Our model is designed to be scalable, sustainable, and measurable. As we scale our model within greater Boston and to other cities, we will increase our revenues from corporate internships, and reduce our dependence on external funding.

If you wish to make a donation, click here for donation information. If you have any questions, please contact Matt McCann at mmccann@yearup.org or at (617)542-1533 ext 1004.

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