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Powerful, first-hand stories and personal reflections from the front lines of the Opportunity Movement.
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Dallas / Fort Worth
Alumni
The Power of Vulnerability: Daniel Silva
How this Year Up United graduate went from barely making ends meet to a Corporate America career.
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Puget Sound
Alumni
Passion and Perseverance Lead Joseph Griffin to Amazon
“I told myself, ‘I’m going to give it 100 percent and I’m going to see where it takes me,’” Joseph said of his Year Up United internship.
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South Florida
Alumni
Sights Set High at Amazon: Luis Alameda
Opportunities for growth and continuous learning keep Luis striving for career progress at Amazon.
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Rhode Island
Alumni
A Community That Has Your Back: Marisa Desjarlais
How unconditional support from Year Up is helping Marisa persevere during unprecedented times
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Greater Philadelphia
Alumni
Embracing the Non-Traditional Path: Bene’t Morando
From her experience in Year Up, Bene’t Morando learned that humility is the key to confidence and to seize every learning opportunity she’s presented with.
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Bay Area
Alumni
How Julie Dominguez is Transforming Her Community
Julie Dominguez, a 2015 Year Up graduate, uses the skills she learned in the program to advocate for fellow Native Americans.
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