Year Up United & AbbVie Case Study

From 2021-2025, AbbVie Foundation has partnered with Year Up United to expand economic opportunity for young adults. During a period of significant workforce change and uncertainty, AbbVie Foundation's sustained investment provided the stability needed for Year Up United to continue innovating and helping young adults launch meaningful careers.

Over the course of the grant period, Year Up United served more than 23,000 students nationwide, including over 10,000 in AbbVie Foundation-supported markets. Together, the organizations connected young adults to in-demand skills, professional experiences, and pathways to quality careers.

AbbVie Foundation's investment demonstrates the power of strategic philanthropy to strengthen the workforce while expanding access to opportunity. Together, AbbVie Foundation and Year Up United are helping address critical talent gaps and create lasting economic impact for young adults, employers, and communities.

Learn more about our partnership with AbbVie Foundation in this case study.