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A connection worth making for Emily Lopez
The Year Up graduate came from Venezuela with just one bag and now works on United Airlines’ domestic pricing team.
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National Capital Region
Alumni
Internship
A discovery for Niaya Williams: Changing the narrative
The Year Up National Capital Region graduate, having felt empowered to break into the tech field, now works in process management at Capital One.
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Abby Garcia Pushes the Wayfair Experience Forward
A talent for collaboration and project management has made Abby a vital part of the company’s ambitious vision.
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Preparation, dedication open doors for Ainsley Morgan
A graduate of Year Up Charlotte’s Career Accelerator program, Ainsley now works full time at Wells Fargo.
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Bay Area
Internship
Partner
Sabrina Flores: Rising to the Top at PayPal
The Year Up Bay Area graduate has made her mark at PayPal and earned the praise of company executives, including CEO Dan Schulman.
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Siblings on the Path to Success: How the Hamad Family Jumpstarted Their Careers at Year Up
Nadeen Hamad’s transformational experience at Year Up compelled her to encourage her sister, Sahar, and brother, Ahmad, to also enroll in the program. Now, all three Hamad siblings are finding new pathways to education and career success—and they’re doing it together.
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