Our Vision

In the future, every young adult will be able to reach their potential.

Our Mission

Year Up’s mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.

We achieve this mission through a high support, high expectation model that combines marketable job skills, stipends, internships and college credits. Our holistic approach focuses on students’ professional and personal development to place these young adults on a viable path to economic self-sufficiency.

Our Values

Our six core values guide all aspects of our work:

• Respect and value others
• Build trust, be honest
• Be accountable
• Engage and embrace diversity
• Strive to learn
• Work hard and have fun