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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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