In 2008, Salesforce partnered with Year Up United to create an alternative pipeline of entry-level talent as a way to augment their more traditional hiring practices and help keep up with the company’s rapid growth. Salesforce quickly realized that Year Up United interns were a natural fit for the dynamic, innovative environment at Salesforce and could be leveraged throughout the company. Today, Year Up United plays a significant role in Salesforce’s talent sourcing strategy and organizational culture, with Year Up United talent engaging with Salesforce business units across the country. Salesforce continues to scale the partnership and invest in Year Up United talent by sourcing internship positions that are thoughtfully linked to in-demand career pathways and offering professional development opportunities for interns, including onboarding training, workshops, and access to mentors.

Year Up United's Corporate Changemakers play a critical role in helping Year Up United close the Opportunity Divide for young adults in this country. Changemakers understand that employers must think differently about who is talented to address pervasive hiring challenges that affect their businesses. These impactful companies have demonstrated their commitment to Year Up United's mission through generous philanthropic contributions that help to create substantive systems change and professional opportunities for talented young adults.