From city neighborhoods to a career in banking

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. Similarly, Cuevas-Perez found her path to success through Year Up's internship opportunities and mentorship. As the social media community manager at Citizens and a mentor for Year Up students, Cuevas-Perez plays a crucial role in both supporting the program and helping others navigate their career paths. Perez and Cuevas-Perez demonstrate the program's effectiveness in building diverse and skilled talent pipelines for companies like Citizens, shaping the future workforce with innovative skill sets and perspectives.