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River Veloz: an Alumnus in Action
The Year Up New York | New Jersey graduate continues to lift while he climbs by giving back to his community using the Alumni ACTion grants.
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Brittany Modica and Haben Tilahun Find Support and Connection at Microsoft
Brittany Modica and Haben Tilahun are Year Up Puget Sound alumni whose diligence and drive led them to internships and eventual full-time roles at Microsoft, a Year Up partner since 2007. In this Q&A, we learn about what brought them to Year Up, what motivates them, and where they are now.
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Dallas / Fort Worth
Shaleya Tucker Finds Her Community as a Year Up Staff Member
The Year Up Dallas/Fort Worth alumna accomplishes more in one year than she ever dreamed possible.
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Micah Lundy and the Road to Success
The Year Up Greater Atlanta gained technical training in the program and turned it into a full-time position at Cox Automotive.
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Gaelle Akaliza Lands at the Company that Captured Her Heart and Reshaped Her Career
The Year Up Greater Boston graduate, who wanted a place to make an impact, is living her career dreams at Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
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National Capital Region
Joel Beckford Earns the Best Kind of Award: a Rewarding Career
The Year Up National Capital Region graduate has been promoted twice at Deloitte, and is leading his team as they troubleshoot technology issues.
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