From serving at Dunkin Donuts to eating donuts while working at Facebook (YEAR UP)

[bilboshmangins]

Saw this on 60 mins.

Maybe some of you have had experience with this program, but I found it inspirational especially for some of the younger dudes on this site who are always complaining about making it out the trap or having a lack of opportunity. 



Feel free to contribute.

http://www.yearup.org/

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jobs-program-aids-fortune-500-underprivileged-youth/

 

[airdoodie]

OP, I thought you was talking bout the TRAPHOUSE

 

[bilboshmangins]

 
OP, I thought you was talking bout the TRAPHOUSE

 

[milestailsprowe]

So what? Is there a new website for new grads to get a job?

 

[bilboshmangins]

So what? Is there a new website for new grads to get a job?

It's a program for kids who are struggling. 

Quick facts:

-1 year intense training in finance and computing

-All you need is a highschool diploma, or GED

-Placement into fortune 500 companies

-Some grads were out on the street or working minimum wage jobs but are now working for companies like Facebook, American Express etc

-Aplication instructions are on the website posted above it's called 'YEAR UP'

 

[tomdiginson]

Nvm

 

[greatesqueape]

I was in this program about two years ago, it was a solid opportunity.
unfortunately I fired myself from it because of tardiness. sucks cause I had perfect grades.
if only I'd had my own wheels back then, oh well.

 

[Mark Antony]

Solid program, if you qualify apply and go in ready to make the most of your experience. I would've loved to have had this when I was younger.

 

[dtb00201]

I feel like they learn more in a year than I learned during my entire 4 year computer science degree program.

 

[Mark Antony]

I feel like they learn more in a year than I learned during my entire 4 year computer science degree program.

The corporate experience mostly, that piece is invaluable.

 

[akuratl02]

The corporate experience mostly, that piece is invaluable.

Repped and quoted for truth .... The experience is worth 100 times fold.

 

[demarco]

my friend did this and i can attest that it is a great opportunity. unfortunately he wasn't in it for the right reasons and squandered the fortune 500 internship + valuable mentor he acquired through the program. he also received a bi-weekly check of a couple hundred while in year up, too. i'd recommend it for anyone who feels stuck post-high school.

 

[6 Rings G.O.A.T.]

Will watch later..

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

I just applied to it now, thank you for posting this.

One question, though: what if I was a terrible student in high school?

 

[hugheyfreeman]

Wheres the link?

 

[hugheyfreeman]

I just applied to it now, thank you for posting this.

One question, though: what if I was a terrible student in high school?

QFT

 

[water]

P4L Seems interesting 

 

[miamiboy]

damn, I gotta check it out when I have time.

 

[Ox.]

p4l

 

[ballahb]

p4l

 

[solemate96]

This is so good to see. Very inspiring!

 

[adobecs4]

 

[Mark Antony]

I just applied to it now, thank you for posting this.

One question, though: what if I was a terrible student in high school?

QFT

Just apply and see how it goes.