The article focuses on the shifts in career pathways within biotech and how skills training can unlock access to economic mobility for marginalized talent. Reporter Robert Weisman mentioned the MassBIO Bioversity training program launching in January 2024 and segways into the mention of Year Up also being a training program provider to help prepare workers for jobs in biotech.

This commentary piece is focused on the feasibility of the United States reaching full employment with a breakdown of workforce development categories, factors that drive unemployment, and the impacts of workforce development. Year Up is mentioned as one of the best models for sector training that has a lasting effect on worker earnings.

During a special episode of The Excerpt podcast, Dana Taylor interviewed Ben Wildavsky, author o

On Tuesday, Year Up will announce that president Ellen McClain will take over as chief executive on Dec. 1.

Okta is investing in the future of workforce development by allocating $1.6 million to organizations like Year Up, which provides tuition-free job training to bridge the opportunity divide. Okta's CEO Todd McKinnon emphasizes the importance of giving back and training individuals for the modern tech landscape, especially in cybersecurity, a sector facing significant demand. Additionally, Okta plans to provide educational grants to individuals transitioning to cybersecurity careers, recognizing the need for skilled professionals in an industry constantly evolving to address emerging threats.

Year Up has been instrumental in transforming the lives of individuals like Johnny Perez and Stephanie Cuevas-Perez. Perez, now an assistant vice president at Citizens in Providence, credits Year Up with providing him the opportunity to transition from juggling multiple part-time jobs to a successful career in banking.