Grads of Life, an initiative born from Year Up United, is leading the charge in engaging the private sector to bridge the Opportunity Divide. By advocating for hiring practices that prioritize diversity and economic equality, Grads of Life empowers employers with the tools and training needed to recruit, retain, and advance Opportunity Talent. Through research, communications, and direct engagement with employers, Grads of Life is reshaping perceptions of talent and fostering inclusive workplaces that drive economic opportunity for all.

YUPRO Placement is revolutionizing the hiring landscape with its focus on skills-first placement. Since 2014, YUPRO Placement has been connecting companies with diverse, career-ready talent from a nationwide network of nonprofits and upskilling partners. By prioritizing social impact alongside business success, YUPRO Placement helps employers build inclusive workplaces while creating pathways to upward economic mobility.

Through our Talent Networks, we're building and strengthening connections between training providers, community partners, and employers--creating a more inclusive workforce and scaling solutions to our partners' needs. We enable local organizations to provide the support young adults need to thrive in the industries they are passionate about and set them up for the next steps in their career journeys.

Our network of 30,000+ alumni around the world continue to prove that what we do at Year Up United works. With access to our alumni resource services, networks, and communications, alumni join a community that works together to show what inclusion, belonging and culture change look like in action and impact the world, one career at a time.