Address
1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22209
Website
www.yearup.org/
Description
Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides low-income young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skill development, college credits, and corporate internships.
Challenging students to reach their potential.
Our program emphasizes academic and professional rigor, setting expectations high for quality of work and professional behavior. A strong structure guides students through the steps necessary for achieving success in the classroom and the workplace.
For the first six months of the program, students develop technical and professional skills in the classroom. Students then apply those skills during the second six months on an internship at one of Year Up's 200+ corporate and government partners. Students earn up to 23 college credits and a weekly stipend, and are supported by staff advisors, professional mentors, dedicated social services staff, and a powerful network of community-based partners. Employed Year Up graduates earn an average of $15 per hour – the equivalent of $30,000 per year.
Category
Children & Youth, Education – K-12, Education – Higher Ed, Education – Other, Other
