Year Up United Through the Years
Celebrating 25 years of profound impact.
Since enrolling our first cohort of 22 students in Boston in 2000, we have had a unparalleled impact, delivering the largest earnings impacts of any workforce program in history and enabling companies to adopt a skills-first approach.
Explore powerful stories from alumni across our 25-year journey and see how Year Up United helped them launch meaningful careers.
2000–2004: Laying the Foundation
Discover how our mission began and meet the trailblazing alumni who helped lay the groundwork for 25 years of impact.
2005–2009: Expanding our Influence and Impact
Explore how we expanded nationally and meet the graduates who proved what’s possible when talent meets opportunity.
2010–2014: Proving the Model and Redefining Success
Learn how we pushed for systemic change and hear from alumni who redefined success in corporate America.
2015–2019: Scaling Innovation for Workforce Equity
Take a look at how we scaled our model and deepened alumni engagement — and meet the graduates driving progress in leading corporations.
2020–2024: Measuring Impact, Reworking Expanding Economic Mobility
See how we advanced economic mobility during a time of rapid change and meet the resilient alumni thriving in today’s workforce.
This journey would not be possible without the belief and commitment from supporters like you.