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How Year Up United Helped Daniel Hicks Launch His Tech Career at Sony Interactive Entertainment
Before he was hired as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Sony Interactive Entertainment, Daniel Hicks was a high school student with an interest in coding and game design.
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Alumni
Sierra's Story: Staying True to Herself and Finding Her Path at WSFS Bank
Sierra found success after building a strong foundation in finance at Year Up United, while also developing essential career-readiness skills.
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Partner
A Partnership Advancing a Skills-First Workforce Strategy
Harvard University's partnership with Year Up has opened new doors for young adults. Learn how.
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Finding His Why: Amanious Haile’s Journey in FinTech
Amanious transformed uncertainty into higher education, mentorship, and a thriving career, proving what’s possible when opportunity meets purpose.
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Partner
Year Up United & Navy Federal Credit Union Case Study
Navy Federal Credit Union's partnership with Year Up has opened new doors for young adults. Learn how.
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From Kitchen Employee to Senior Vice President at Bank of America: Jason Coullette’s Career Journey
Before starting the Year Up United program, Jason Coullette spent his days working in the kitchen of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in New York — mopping floors, taking out trash, and taking college classes part-time. Through all those long shifts and classes, Jason knew that he had greater potential.
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