Everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

At Year Up United, we're on a mission to end the Opportunity Divide and ensure that every young adult has the skills, experiences, and support to break through barriers and achieve their full potential in their careers.

Our Vision

We firmly believe in the potential of all young adults. Opportunity should be a given, and yet, too many barriers keep untapped talent sidelined while companies miss out on what's right in front of them. As the demand for talent continues to rise, we are committed to ending the Opportunity Divide that persists in our society, reshaping the world of work so that it works for everyone, not just a select few. Because everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

"Now is the time to work toward a more equal America--to accelerate the change movement that we began nearly 25 years ago to close the divide and ensure equitable access to economic opportunity for all young adults."

Ellen McClain

CEO & President, Year Up United

Our core values guide our work:

Respect and value others

Engage and embrace diversity

Build trust, be honest

Strive to learn

Be accountable

Work hard and have fun