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Year Up
Are you ready to reach your full potential? With the skills and the opportunity to succeed, there's no limit to what you can do.

Year Up is an intensive, free, one-year program that combines hands-on skill development, college credits, and internships at some of America's top companies, preparing students for success in careers in IT. The program consists of 6 months of classes in technical and professional skills, followed by a 6 month internship. Students earn free college credits and an educational stipend of $600-$1000 per month.

Our alumni go places: 84% of our graduates are employed or attending college full-time within four months of graduation, and earn an average of $15 per hour, or $30,000 per year.

Am I Eligible?
You can apply to be a Year Up student if you are:
- 18-24 years old
- High school graduate or GED recipient
-U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have an employment authorization card
- Available 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) for the full year of the program
- Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills
- Of low to moderate income.

What Does It Cost?
Nothing. The only investment we require is your time and commitment to success. In fact, Year Up students receive a stipend throughout the life of the program. Because we believe that everyone has the potential to succeed, that's our investment in you.

When Do Classes Start?
Classes begin in March, 2015. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the class is filled. We encourage you to apply early as space is limited. Extended FINAL Application DeadlineJanuary 9th by 5:00PM

How Do I Begin?
Step One
Submit an Interest Form. Take five minutes to let us know you're interested in applying.

Step Two
Attend an Open House.
Check our web site for our open house schedule.
Call and speak to an admissions counselor or reply to this post with any questions (Due to a high volume of calls, email is a preferred method of communication).

Step Three
Submit an application. Find it at http://www.yearup.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/YearUpChicagoApp.pdf or pick up a copy from our office.

Hear one of our many student success stories.

We are located at:
223 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60606


Want to learn more about Year Up? Visit our website at www.yearup.org

41.8778492
-87.6348295

Extended Final Application Deadline: Year Up Chicago

223 W. Jackson, Suite 400
Chicago, Il 60606

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