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Alumni
Ty’Relle Stephens: From Year Up to the Providence School Board
As the youngest ever member of the Providence School Board, Year Up graduate Ty’Relle Steph
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Cameron Johnson: Transitioning to an IT Career with Talent Hub
To launch his new career in IT, Cameron turned to Year Up’s Talent Hub, a flexible pilot program
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Bay Area
Staff
Isaac Buwembo: Designing in equity
At Year Up, Isaac is doing his life’s work: working in innovation, at the intersection of human-centered design and racial equity.
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Greater Philadelphia
Alumni
Finding His Sweet Spot: Paul Funches
Embracing opportunity and education, Paul found his ‘sweet spot’ as a Digital Innovation and Systems Associate Specialist
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Greater Boston
Alumni
Kio Ortega: Creating her Own Story at Harvard University
A single mother and program coordinator at Harvard, Kio bet on herself to reach her full potential.
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Defying Expectations to Achieve Success
How Malcolm Smith turned negative words into positive outcomes
Leadership isn’t about superiority or power; it’s about forging connecti
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