IT Training and Jobs for Youth 18-24!

Free IT Training for 18-24 year olds who live in the San Francisco Bay Area, DC, MD, or VA, Providence , Boston , Chicago , Rhode Island , New York City , Atlanta .

If you know anyone with a high school diploma or a GED \ between the ages of 18-24 and has an interest in IT Refer them to this site: http://www.yearup.org/ to learn more about this free program.

This program asks for a 1 year commitment between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. They provide the student with a stipend and after six months, internships at companies such as Freddie Mac and AOL to name a few. Check out the website. www.yearup.org

About Year Up

Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides urban young adults 18-24, with a unique combination of technical and professional skills, college credits, an educational stipend and corporate apprenticeship. Success of their graduates -- enabling them to move on to full-time employment and higher education Year Up is about providing opportunities for urban young adults to demonstrate their true potential. We have achieved excellent results to date: • 100% placement of qualified students into apprenticeships • 83% student retention • 90% of apprentices meet or exceed apprenticeship partner expectations • 87% of graduates placed in full or part-time positions within 4 months of graduation