Belonging at Year Up United means everyone is aligned with our mission and is engaged in the intentional, ongoing practice of building and sustaining an environment where all can feel seen, heard, and valued. We see belonging as an active process intricately woven into every interaction, propelled by collaboration, co-creation, and shared leadership. As an organization that is focused on equipping talent—regardless of income, background, or zip code—with the skills needed to launch careers, belonging is a powerful connecting force that can inspire individuals with varied perspectives and identities to participate in and contribute to the skills-first movement. It also allows us to acknowledge and celebrate our differences because belonging does not require us to be the same. By fostering a culture of belonging at Year Up United, individuals are encouraged to be authentic, engage meaningfully in purposeful work, and work collaboratively to close the Opportunity Divide.