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Year Up’s Chertavian finds a successor in Ellen McClain

By Jon Chesto | Oct 16, 2023

On Tuesday, Year Up will announce that president Ellen McClain will take over as chief executive on Dec. 1.

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These Job-Training Programs Work, and May Show Others the Way

By Steve Lohr | Oct 3, 2022

Year Up is one of a relative handful of nonprofits that have established track records of lifting young adults into jobs that can be ladders to the

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LinkedIn and Year Up partner for a more diverse IT future

By Sarah K. White | Mar 14, 2022

In the CIO Magazine article "LinkedIn and Year Up partner for a more diverse IT future" by Sarah K. White:

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Fred Mutsinzi went from homelessness to venture capital. Here’s how.

By Peter Coy | Jan 7, 2022

In The New York Times article "Fred Mutsinzi went from homelessness to venture capital. Here’s how" by Peter Coy:

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9 Ways to Raise More From Donor-Advised Funds

By Lisa Schohl | Apr 23, 2024

Amid the rise of donor-advised funds (DAFs), nonprofits like Year Up are seeing significant growth in contributions. In an interview with The Chronicle, Susan Murray, National Director of Corporate Engagement, Development, and Revenue Operations at Year Up, shares key insights on maximizing donor-advised fund (DAF) contributions.

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9 Ways to Raise More From Donor-Advised Funds

By Lisa Schohl | Apr 23, 2024

Amid the rise of donor-advised funds (DAFs), nonprofits like Year Up are seeing significant growth in contributions. In an interview with The Chronicle, Susan Murray, National Director of Corporate Engagement, Development, and Revenue Operations at Year Up, shares key insights on maximizing donor-advised fund (DAF) contributions.
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The Best Companies for Career Growth in 2024, According to LinkedIn

By Araceli Crescencio | Apr 16, 2024

JP Morgan Chase is on LinkedIn's Top Companies list in the U.S., highlighting the 50 best workplaces. The article mentions Year Up's partnership with JP Morgan Chase.
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Skills-first hiring has CIOs rethinking talent strategies

By Mary Pratt | Apr 16, 2024

The article discusses the rising trend of skills-first hiring among CIOs. Jason Snyder, Commonwealth CIO for Massachusetts, is mentioned among the CIOs implementing a skills-based approach to recruitment and hiring. Sal Cucchiara of Morgan Stanley's success with the skills-first approach is credited to their collaboration with Year Up and YUPRO Placement.
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No Degree? No Problem

By Jay Ash and Lane Glenn | Feb 10, 2024

The article highlights Massachusetts' highly educated workforce and the challenges posed by credential inflation, especially for underrepresented groups. Co-authors Jay Ash and Lane Glenn mention how employers can implement skills-based hiring by revising job descriptions, offering alternative ways for candidates to demonstrate their skills, and partnering with organizations like Year Up to prepare diverse talent for STEM careers.
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‘Year Up’, Bank of America partner to create new paths to career success for Detroit’s young adults

By Porsha Monique | Jan 5, 2024

This featured story in the Rolling Out focuses on the outcomes for Year Up Michigan graduates and our partners at Bank of America.
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A Look Back at the Top Talent Acquisition Stories of 2023

By Roy Maurer | Dec 28, 2023

In this 2023 year-end wrap up on talent acquisition news, SHRM Online Manager/Editor, Talent Acquisition Roy Maurer quotes Year Up Founder and former CEO Gerald Chertavian on how AI could influence skills-first hiring.
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Press Releases

Year Up’s Annual Alumni Summit Focuses on “Bridging the Gap” to Increase Access to Opportunity

Sep 13, 2023

Year Up Announces Launch of Client Advisory Board to Further Advance Skills-Based Hiring

Aug 29, 2023

Year Up Receives $4.5 million Grant from Ascendium Education Group to Expand Google Career Certificates Programs in Austin and Seattle

Feb 15, 2023

Year Up Promotes Ellen McClain to President to Lead Organization in Scaling Access to Opportunity for Young Adults and Impact on Employer Systems

Sep 27, 2022

Year Up Receives $25 Million Gift from The Meg and Bennett Goodman Family Foundation

Aug 4, 2022