Business Foundations Career Training Opportunity

About the role

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program that provides young adults with in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Year Up United participants also receive an educational stipend.

The program combines technical and professional training with access to internships and job placement support through our industry-leading talent placement firm YUPRO Placement. If you receive an internship, it may be at Microsoft, Accenture, Salesforce, or Seattle Children's Hospital among other leading organizations in the Seattle/Bellevue Washington area.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Year Up United, you must be:

• A high school graduate or GED recipient
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program
• Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills
• Not have obtained a Bachelor’s degree

You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying.

Benefits

Year Up United provides numerous benefits, including:

• Professional business and communication skills
• Interviewing and networking skills
• Resume building
• Ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career
• An educational stipend of $525 per week during the internship phase

Training and Curriculum

In-depth classes include:

• Application Development
• Banking
• Business Operations
• IT Support
• Project Management
• Data Analytics
• Network Security & Support

Outcomes

72% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of $55,000 per year.