Before starting the Year Up United program, Jason Coulette 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.

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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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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