Company Research Report: Year Up United

Company Overview

• Name: Year Up United

• Mission: Everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Year Up United aims to end the Opportunity Divide and ensure that every young adult has the skills, experiences, and support necessary to break through barriers and achieve their full potential in their careers.

• Founded: No information is available

• Founder: Gerald Chertavian

• Key People:

• Ellen McClain, CEO & President

• Catherine Ang, National Director of Enrollment

• Gary Flowers, CIO, Transformation and Technology Services

• Elisha Gilliam, Managing Director, Scalable Solutions

• MiMi Jennings, Chief People Officer

• Susan Murray, Chief Revenue Officer

• Elyse Rosenblum, Principal and Founder, Grads of Life

• Michelle Sims, CEO, YUPRO Placement

• Ronda Harris Thompson, Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer

• Eric Westphal, Chief Operating Officer

• Chrystal Stokes Williams, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

• Roberto Zeledon, Chief Marketing Officer

• Headquarters: 45 Milk St. 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02109

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Company Known For: Career pathways and job training programs for young adults, skills-first training, advocating for diversity and equity in the workforce.

Products

• Career Pathways:

• Description: Year Up United offers a tuition-free comprehensive job training program with 10 different career pathways designed to help students gain practical skills and experience through a three-step process of training, experience, and access.

• Key Features:

• Skills-first job training

• Real-world internships provided through partnerships with corporate partners

• Supportive environment with personalized coaching and YUPRO Placement offering.

• Grads of Life:

• Description: An initiative that connects employers with tools and training to prioritize diversity and economic equality in hiring practices.

• Key Features:

• Research, communication, and direct engagement with employers

• Tools to recruit, retain, and advance Opportunity Talent.

• YUPRO Placement:

• Description: YUPRO Placement provides skills-first hiring solutions and connects companies with diverse and career-ready talent.

• Key Features:

• Social impact alongside business success

• Diverse, career-ready talent network

• Focus on inclusive workplaces and upward economic mobility.

Recent Developments

• Rebranding: Year Up has rebranded to Year Up United to showcase comprehensive workforce development solutions.

• Leadership Changes: Ellen McClain appointed as CEO and President as of October 17, 2023, succeeding Gerald Chertavian.

• New Partnerships: Year Up United has ongoing partnerships with notable corporations such as JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, TE Connectivity, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Bank of America, among others. Additionally, it continues to establish new partnerships to expand opportunities for young adults.

• Awards: Received multiple accolades including the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and high ranks from Charity Navigator.

• Financial Growth: Year Up United has observed growth in contributions, particularly through donor-advised funds (DAFs).

• Campus Expansion: Currently operates over 30 campuses across the United States.

Note: No specific recent product launches or new features added to existing products were mentioned.

This report is based solely on the information provided and reflects the latest achievements and components of Year Up United as a leading non-profit organization focused on ending the Opportunity Divide.