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New documentary "Untapped" makes the case for skills-based hiring

Dec 4, 2024

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Year Up United’s CEO and President, Ellen McClain, and Year Up United graduate, Simge Yildirimkaya, underscore the vital need for skills-based hiring in an interview with CBS New York. Inspired by the recent Untapped documentary, they highlight how Year Up United’s program goes beyond technical training to develop essential soft skills like communication and collaboration. Simge shares her positive experience with the program, which ultimately led to her current role at J.P. Morgan Chase, a valued partner of the organization.

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