OUR MISSIONYear Up’s mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.

Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides low-income young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skill development, college credits, and corporate internships.

The first six months of the program focuses on technical and professional skill building, while the second six months focuses on applying these skills through corporate internships. Students also earn up to 31 college credits and a weekly stipend.

OUR AMERICAN CRISISThe United States is home to approximately 6 million2 Opportunity Youth—18 to 24 year olds who have not progressed beyond a high school diploma and are neither employed nor enrolled in postsecondary education. More than 70% of low-income, minority youth in the U.S. leave high school and/or GED programs without a path toward either a post-secondary degree or a livable wage job. Year Up is a proven solution to this problem3.

SERVED TO DATE WE WILL SERVE IN 2016 INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT CORPORATE PARTNERS

INTERNSHIP PARTNERSPARTIAL LISTING OF INTERNSHIP PARTNERS

INTERNSHIP TO HIRE7 PARTNER SATISFACTION8

OUR PROGRAMPARTIAL LIST OF TECHNICAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS LEARNED

AVERAGE RETENTION COLLEGE CREDITS EARNED4 STUDENT SUCCESS RATE5 HOURLY WAGE6

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YEAR UP BAY AREA BY THE NUMBERS

1,450+students

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31$21

Year Up Graduate Starting Wage

80% $10Local

minimum wage

52% 92%

» Desktop & Network Support » Help Desk » Hardware Repair » Operating Systems » Disk Formatting,

Partitioning & Ghosting » Peripherals » Software Installation » Viruses and Malware

» Microsoft Office & Outlook » Networking & TCP/IP » Investment Operations » Customer Service » Fund Accounting » Business Writing Skills » Time Management » Career Networking » Working in Teams

» Communicating Clearly & Effectively » Conflict Resolution & Negotiation » Presentation Skills » Workplace Norms » Introduction to Business » Personal Finance » Workplace Legal Issues » Work/Life Balance

BAY AREA IMPACT1

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CHALLENGES FACING OUR STUDENTS10

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GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION11

1. Bay Area Impact—Students served annually reflects projected 2016 figure (Figure includes both traditional and Professional Training Corps locations)

2. http://opportunityindex.org/national-scores/

3. Independent evaluation showed that Year Up graduates earned 30% more than non-graduates (“A Promising Start”, Economic Mobility Corporation, 2011)

4. College credit recommendations may vary by site and college partnership

5. Student Success Rate defined as working or in school full time within 4 months of graduation from program

6. Starting salary approximately $21/hour or about $42,000/year; minimum wage: http://www.dol.gov/whd/minwage/q-a.htm

7. Through January 20168. 92% of corporate partners

would recommend the Year Up program to a colleague or friend

9. Admission statistics reflect the classes of July 2015 to July 2016 combined

10. As a method of assessing student readiness during the admissions process, Year Up talks with candidates about challenges that may pose a barrier to their success in the program, and potential solutions.

11. As of January 2016

BAY AREA ADMISSIONS STATISTICS9

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I feel powerful. I’ve accomplished so much in one year. Imagine what I’m going to accomplish in my career in the years to come. Marla Bell Year Up Bay Area GraduateHired as a Training & Organizational Development Assistant, AutoDesk

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Professional Skills Training

Six months of classroom training prepare our students for dynamic

professional engagement

• Business communication skills• Public speaking• Conflict management• Alignment with managers

Communication• Personal branding• Professional etiquette• Responsibility and time

management• Networking

Presentation• Problem-solving methods• Goal setting and planning• Interview and internship prep• Career and financial success

Growth and Development

Core Values Dedication and responsibility

are reinforced through our Core Values

• Respect and value others

• Build trust; be honest

• Engage and embrace diversity

• Be accountable

• Strive to learn

• Work hard and have fun

WHAT SETS YEAR UP INTERNS APART?Exemplary Professional Skills For Effective Collaboration And Communication

Meeting Market Needs Our practical training

prepares students for the local marketplace

• Training reflects a modern day work environment

• Curriculum mirrors market needs and industry trends

• Students creatively seek resources to solve real-world challenges

• Learning techniques require teamwork

High Expectations High Support

Our model ensures students consistently meet the highest

standards • Student Contract: rigorous

professional and academic standards

• Giving and receiving constructive feedback

• Intensive guidance from instructors, staff advisors, and mentors

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I have people coming to my company who have graduated directly out of Yale, and I will tell you, they could learn something from the Year Up interns in terms of professionalism.

Christopher Hertz, CEO, New Signature

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STUDENT STORY: RAYMOND CHEN

RAYMOND CHENDesktop Technician at California Pacific Medical Center – Sutter Health

Year Up Bay Area Class of July 2014

Before Year Up, I was refurbishing computers while studying for IT certifications. However, because I have a past, I was rejected for entry-level jobs not requiring any type of technical skills. I was feeling hopeless, unproductive, and unmotivated. I wanted to start fresh, but looking for a full-time job at a tech company was extremely difficult and disappointing. I was turned down even when I was qualified.

I found Year Up on Craigslist and applied, hoping I would get an opportunity with a tech company. The most important thing I learned in the program was how to communicate efficiently in the corporate world. Before Year Up, I was not a good communicator, nor very professional, but I have since developed the ability to present my thoughts clearly – even in front of a room full of people. The hardest part was dressing in business attire every day, but after wearing it for a few months I realized this is what I should have been wearing a long time ago.

I interned at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) Sutter Health as a Desktop Technician, working on inventory and asset management. I thought it would be easy work, but I was challenged to build a new set of skills to utilize in the workplace. I learned how to adapt to the hospital environment and found it to be very rewarding. I was intimidated being the youngest IT employee at CPMC, but my manager and my intern supervisor were both very supportive. They accepted me for the person I am and not for the mistakes I made in my past. They have provided me with the opportunity and guidance to succeed in the future.

Today, I am optimistic, determined, and professional. I earned a full-time job at CPMC and now work as a Desktop Technician. I like that my job allows me to continue to learn from other technicians while improving our inventory and asset management. I plan to continue with my education and hopefully get more IT certifications. My goal is to become a Network Administrator for a big tech company like Google or Facebook.

Graduating from Year Up opened the doors to many different opportunities. I was able to strengthen my resume with what I’ve learned and the experience I’ve gained. I hope my story shows others that everyone makes mistakes, but with some guidance and the right opportunity you can turn your life around.”“

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Graduating from Year Up

opened the doors to many

different opportunities.