Year Up United Career Connect

Career Connect enrollment opens on August 18th for our Fall 2025 session. Check back after that date to submit your application!

Gain the skills, confidence, and support to launch your career after college – for free and in a way that fits your schedule.

 

Year Up United Career Connect is a 6-week program (just 2-4 hours each week) that helps college students learn job skills that employers want, so you can launch your career. 

HOW IT WORKS

Flexible Schedule of Workshops

Virtual, interactive workshops are held at different times during the week, so you can join even with a busy schedule. Topics include confidence, motivation, personal branding, and growth mindset.

Online Community Engagement

Connect with other students and the program leaders during and between sessions. This builds a strong community and helps you grow your network.

Learning Hub for Resources

Use the Career Connect hub to find helpful tools and resources. You can also participate in challenges and share your progress with the group. After the program, you will have access to a supplemental 8 weeks of career skills development. 

Watch Info Session Video

Learn more about Career Connect

WHO CAN APPLY

  • If you are 18 or older and are planning to pursue a career after finishing your degree or certificate program at a U.S. college, you can apply to Year Up United Career Connect.
  • Participants should be available for 2-4 hours/week during the duration of the 6-week program.

Have questions? Email us at careerconnect@yearupunited.org

KEY DATES

Career Connect sessions are held three times per year in the spring, summer, and fall. Here are the details for our next session:

Registration Deadline: September 29, 2025

Your application must be submitted by this deadline to join the program.

Program Start Date: October 13, 2025

The 6-week program begins. Participants must complete a live orientation session or watch the on-demand orientation video in order to enroll and register for workshops.
 

Year Up United Career Connect Partners Include:

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MaricopaNOVAWest LA College

 

“Not only have I acquired knowledge of various, unparalleled lessons and skills, but I have also established connections with many remarkable individuals. I highly recommend this program to any student who has the chance to participate.”

Julisa Veron
Year Up United Career Connect Participant

“The Career Connect program was a phenomenal experience. It enriched my professional toolkit and prepared me for future challenges. I'm eager to apply these skills in my current role and contribute more effectively to our team's goals.”

Ignacio Valdez
Year Up United Career Connect Participant

“I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in Career Connect; it has been an invaluable experience! I met many like-minded individuals throughout this program, who have evolved my networking skills and abilities to grow in learning more about myself. Year Up United has had a transformative impact on my career journey.”

Taylor Gestl
Year Up United Career Connect Participant

Build your skills. Grow your network. Launch your career.

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About Year Up United

Year Up United is a job training nonprofit founded in 2000. We have helped more than 50,000 young adults gain higher-paying careers at top companies. The Career Connect program leverages our proven career readiness curriculum and is led by our expert facilitators.
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