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Are you ready to reach your full potential?

With the skills and the opportunity to success, there’s no limit to what you can do.

Come join us at Year Up Chicago's Open House on Monday, December 16th, 2013 at 3:00PM to find out more about how you can reach your full potential...

What is Year Up?

Year Up is a one-year, intensive training and educational program that provides urban young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skill development. Students have the opportunity to earn up to 18 college credits, earn up to $153 a week and earn an internship with a corporate 500 company.

Am I eligible?

You can apply to be a Year Up students 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

How do I begin?

1.      Submit an interest form. Let us know you’re interested in applying. Find this form online at: http://www.yearup.org/students_alumni/main.php?page=student_interest_form

2.      Attend an Open House. Please call 312-726-5300 Press 1 to speak to an admissions representative to reserve your place.

3.      Submit an application. Find it at http://www.yearup.org/pdf/YearUpChicagoApp.pdf or pick up a copy from our office. Application Deadline is November 21st

 

41.8780952
-87.6342189

Year Up Open House

223 West Jackson, 400
Chicago, IL 60606

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