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Employers toss out degree requirements as college costs rise
By Stephanie Ruhle | Apr 24, 2021
This segment highlights Year Up partners JPMorgan Chase and Salesforce alongside Year Up alum Allie Alcala. Allie's experience demonstrates how Year Up can provide individuals without college degrees with clarity and a career path, echoing sentiments from Salesforce's Marc Benioff, who emphasizes the potential for creating value without a college degree.
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Top employers like JPMorgan, Bank of America seeking talent beyond just college graduates: Year Up CEO
By Max Zahn with Andy Serwer | Apr 7, 2021
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Student debt "feels like quicksand." Is loan forgiveness the answer?
By Jean Song | Mar 25, 2021
Student loan debt is having a profound impact on individuals like Jeremy Porter, an alum of the Year Up program. The segment delves into the debate surrounding loan forgiveness, with policymakers advocating for solutions to alleviate the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis, which disproportionately affects communities of color.
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How the pandemic is propelling demand for short-term college programs
By Hari Sreenivasan | Jan 26, 2021
The pandemic has accelerated the demand for short-term college programs, particularly in fields like cybersecurity. Amina Abdoulaye, a Year Up intern at S&P Global, exemplifies the success of such initiatives. Short-term credentials offer economic stability and career advancement opportunities, especially for those facing barriers to traditional higher education. As the workforce landscape evolves, industry-recognized certificates become increasingly valuable, providing quick entry into high-paying jobs.
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Inside the program helping students without college degrees secure jobs in tech
By Jacob Ward | Jan 1, 2021
Elijah Evelyn, a Year Up participant from Oakland, shared his journey of realizing the necessity of a four-year degree but facing barriers due to family circumstances. He found hope through the Year Up program, which provides career opportunities for individuals without diplomas. Taylor Brown and Ronald Shackelford, also Year Up alumni, highlighted their transformation from struggling in low-paying jobs to being hired by JP Morgan Chase.
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Year Up Aims to Tackle U.S. Racial Wealth Gap
By Julia Chatterley | Jun 12, 2020
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Year Up founder Gerald Chertavian shares how “Young people need a hand up, not a handout,” and how Year Up is working towards tackling the racial wealth gap in the United States by providing vital skills and internships to help young adults climb the career ladder."
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