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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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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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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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Setting Goals, Reaching New Heights: Betsy’s Path to Success at Fidelity
Before joining Year Up United in 2020, Betsy Ramirez transitioned from working as a server to pursuing a career in technology, gaining confidence, skills, and an internship with Fidelity that set her on the path to success. Over 4.5 years, her determination earned her four promotions, a Circle of Excellence Award, and her dream role as a Business Analyst—while she now mentors new interns, embodying Year Up United’s “lift while you climb” mantra.
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How Year Up United Helped Judah Valerie Launch His Tech Career
Learn how Year Up United helped Judah Valerie launch his tech career at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).
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Lifting While He Climbs: Luis "Rey" Mimila Is Giving Back While Thriving at Wells Fargo
How Year Up United’s Tuition-Free Job Training Program Helped Luis Launch His Career at Wells Fargo
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From Part-Time Jobs to Program Manager: Celia Soriano's Path to Success at Workday
Before joining Year Up United in 2021, Celia Soriano was working part-time jobs as a server and a COVID-19 tester. She was also a first-year community college student studying public health. As a COVID tester, she saw how healthcare facilities used technology and analytics to track outbreaks of the virus, and how working with technology could truly make a positive impact on people’s lives. Although this sparked her passion for tech, she was unsure how to break into the industry. Her path became clear when she met a Year Up United graduate who spoke highly of the program’s hands-on approach and strong support system, exactly what she needed.
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How Year Up United’s Tuition-Free Job Training Program Helped Lupe Launch Her Career at Stanford
How Year Up United’s Tuition-Free Job Training Program Helped Lupe Launch Her Career at Stanford
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Jordana’s Journey with E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley and Year Up United
Introducing Jordana Walker: a Year Up United graduate from Greater Atlanta whose decision to change up her career resulted in a full-time role at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, a Year Up United partner since 2007. In this Q&A, we learn more about Jordana’s journey and the support she found along the way.
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My Journey from Year Up United to Salesforce: Kristyne Cardenas-Sanchez
Kristyne Cardenas-Sanchez, a Year Up United graduate from the Bay Area, overcame her fear of change by following her own path while staying true to her core values.
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Preparing for a Future of Possibilities Through Year Up United Career Connect
Ignacio Valdez, a student at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), knew he wanted to advance his career, but he also recognized that achieving his professional goals would require more than ambition alone—it would take preparation and access to the right opportunities.
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Paving the Way to Harvard Business School with Aileen Oliva
Aileen Oliva is a Year Up United graduate from the Greater Boston Area who found confidence, career skills, and a path forward with Year Up United—and now paves the way for new interns at Harvard Business School.
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My Journey From Year Up United To LinkedIn: Yesenia Morales
Yesenia Morales is a Year Up United graduate from the Bay Area who continues to gain momentum in her career at LinkedIn. She considers herself a natural introvert who got out of her comfort zone and challenged herself both personally and professionally. Through Yesenia’s words, we understand the power of self-belief, opportunity, and community.
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River Veloz: an Alumnus in Action
The Year Up United graduate from New York | New Jersey continues to lift while he climbs by giving back to his community using the Alumni ACTion grants.
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Gaelle Akaliza Lands at the Company that Captured Her Heart and Reshaped Her Career
The Year Up United graduate from the Greater Boston area, who wanted a place to make an impact, is living her career dreams at Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
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Carnel Harley: Energy, transformed
Through Year Up’s Accelerated Model, Carnel is quickly starting his work-based experience in IT and stepping into his dream of a career in tech.
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