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Puget Sound
Alumni
Hardship and Hard Work Lead Nico Cargo to Microsoft
Sophocles said, “there is no success without hardship.”
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Bay Area
Alumni
At DocuSign, Gabrielle Pinheiro Makes Her Mark
A first-generation Brazilian immigrant and Year Up United graduate from the Bay Area, Gabrielle helped build the company’s quality assurance program.
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Bay Area
Alumni
Gianella Cruz: How a year of uncertainty was a blessing in disguise
Leveraging her inner strength, Gianella Cruz turned steep challenges and loss into personal growth and a meaningful career in tech.
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A Vision for the Future: Year Up’s New Campus in Washington, DC
More than 60,000 young adults in the DC metro area lack access to sustainable economic opportunity due to a lack of skills, credentials, degrees, and/or opportunity. This summer, Year Up opened its first campus within Washington, DC. Learn more about this innovative campus and the Talent for Tomorrow Alliance.
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Will Davis gives a boost to the next generation
A cyber security associate at New York Life, Will works to help Year Up interns succeed in Corporate America.
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Dallas / Fort Worth
Alumni
Rhyan Taylor: Finding the Answer at Amazon
Curiosity, drive, and mentorship from his internship supervisor, Marcus Hall, set Rhyan up for career success.
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