Year Up United, the country’s leading workforce development organization, today announced the induction of twenty-two companies, foundations, and individuals into its Opportunity Hall of Fame. Created in 2015, the Opportunity Hall of Fame honors those across the public and private sectors who have championed or invested in the movement to close the divide between company hiring needs and untapped talent in the U.S.—also known as the Opportunity Divide.
For 25 years, Year Up United has been a catalyst in the business and talent landscape, expanding access to opportunity for young adults by changing how companies view, hire, and manage talent. The organization is the most impactful in the workforce development landscape, serving over 50,000 students in partnership with more than 1,500 companies and delivering the largest wage gains in the sector in the United States.
“At Year Up United, we are steadfast in our belief in the potential of young people, and our work to close the divide has been fueled by supporters and advocates who share our mission and purpose,” said Susan Murray, Chief Revenue Officer of Year Up United. “The inductees into our 2025 Opportunity Hall of Fame reflect what’s possible when stakeholders come together in support of a mission that’s had a ripple effect across individuals, companies, and communities. We couldn’t be more pleased to recognize these partners for their commitment to expanding access and opportunity. They’ve played a pivotal role in making our impact possible and fueling our momentum for the years ahead.”
Representing a range of sectors, the 2025 Opportunity Hall of Fame inductees are:
Ascendium Education Group
Barbara and Amos Hostetter
Barbara and Michael Eisenson
Blackstone Charitable Foundation
BNY
Capital One
Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
Chris and Mary Beth Gordon
Citizens
Communities Foundation of Texas
Exelon Corporation
Goodman Philanthropies
John M. Belk Endowment
Lori Laitman and Bruce Rosenblum
Lyn and John Muse/Muse Family Foundation
Merck
Morgan Stanley
New York Life
Pluralsight
The PwC Foundation
Wagner Foundation
Walmart
The complete list, including previous Opportunity Hall of Fame inductees, is available here.
About Year Up United
Year Up United is a workforce development organization committed to expanding access to economic opportunity for all young adults by providing business and talent solutions to reshape the world of work. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to achieve their full potential, and we know it will take multiple approaches and solutions to realize this vision. For nearly 25 years, we have catalyzed change in the talent and business landscape, delivering comprehensive solutions that drive material impact on lives, businesses, and communities. Our work is not done. United, we will end the Opportunity Divide for good.
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