Year Up
Company description "Year Up"
Overview:
Year Up seeks to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.
Career Opportunities:
Working at Year Up offers life-changing, fulfilling experiences. We know that our greatest assets are our people, and we foster a culture of empowerment and positive change. A belief in the possibility of change We believe in the power of people to create change, at an individual as well as a systems level. A shared passion for our mission We are unified in our passion to close the Opportunity Divide in this country. A commitment to diversity and cultural competency Year Up operates with the belief that diverse and culturally aware groups increase value in educational and work settings by generating creative, effective, and inclusive thinking and action. A mindset of continuous learning We are always looking to improve in the work we do every day. We are intentional in our innovation and deliberate about learning more. A commitment to excellence We have high expectations for ourselves and our students. We are not afraid of hard work and recognize the importance of building and executing effective strategies for success.
Vision:
In the future, every urban young adult will have access to the education, experiences, and guidance required to realize his or her true potential.
Mission:
Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. We achieve this mission through a high support, high expectation model that combines marketable job skills, stipends, internships and college credits. Our holistic approach focuses on students' professional and personal development to place these young adults on a viable path to economic self-sufficiency.
Company rating "Year Up"
