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Why Bank of America's top tech exec partners with a non-profit training program to recruit diverse talent for Wall Street jobs
By Anita Ramaswamy | May 26, 2021
Business Insider explores how how Bank of America and Year Up are partnering together to help underserved talent get hired into family-sustaining careers.
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A Unique Workforce Development Program Shows Promise in Reducing Inequality and Boosting Economic Growth
By Bob Sullivan | May 5, 2021
Year Up is helping low-income young adults find good jobs. Now it’s up to Year Up and other innovators to convince the government to fund these programs, which have been rigorously shown to substantially increase participants’ earnings.
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Employers toss out degree requirements as college costs rise
By Stephanie Ruhle | Apr 24, 2021
This segment highlights Year Up partners JPMorgan Chase and Salesforce alongside Year Up alum Allie Alcala. Allie's experience demonstrates how Year Up can provide individuals without college degrees with clarity and a career path, echoing sentiments from Salesforce's Marc Benioff, who emphasizes the potential for creating value without a college degree.
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Top employers like JPMorgan, Bank of America seeking talent beyond just college graduates: Year Up CEO
By Max Zahn with Andy Serwer | Apr 7, 2021
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Student debt "feels like quicksand." Is loan forgiveness the answer?
By Jean Song | Mar 25, 2021
Student loan debt is having a profound impact on individuals like Jeremy Porter, an alum of the Year Up program. The segment delves into the debate surrounding loan forgiveness, with policymakers advocating for solutions to alleviate the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis, which disproportionately affects communities of color.
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How the pandemic is propelling demand for short-term college programs
By Hari Sreenivasan | Jan 26, 2021
The pandemic has accelerated the demand for short-term college programs, particularly in fields like cybersecurity. Amina Abdoulaye, a Year Up intern at S&P Global, exemplifies the success of such initiatives. Short-term credentials offer economic stability and career advancement opportunities, especially for those facing barriers to traditional higher education. As the workforce landscape evolves, industry-recognized certificates become increasingly valuable, providing quick entry into high-paying jobs.
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