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Workers, in Demand, Have a New Demand of Their Own: A Career Path

By: Steve Lohr on Aug 18, 2021

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Mark Wray

Amidst the economic upheaval of the pandemic, individuals like Mark Wray are turning to programs such as Year Up to cultivate essential tech and business skills. Transitioning from a low-wage job at a movie theater to a position at an online mortgage lender, Wray's story underscores the transformative potential of career-focused programs. By providing pathways to higher-paying roles in sectors like technology, Year Up empowers workers to pursue fulfilling careers and achieve significant increases in income.

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