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Provider Portal > Year Up Atlanta

Year Up Atlanta

November 16, 2018

Year Up Atlanta

MISSION

Year Up offers a one-year, intensive talent development program that provides young adults (ages 18-24) with a combination of hands-on skills development, coursework eligible for college credit and internships at top companies.

For the first six months, students will develop technical and professional skills in the classroom.  We offer training in:

  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Business Operations
  • Software Development

During the second six months, students apply learned skills during a internship at a top company in Atlanta.

POPULATIONS SERVED

Adult Population

  • Dislocated Workers
  • Homeless
  • Immigrants
  • Individuals seeking to secure a better job
  • Low-income individuals
  • Military veterans
  • Public housing residents
  • Refugees
  • Unemployed individuals
  • Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce

Youth Population

  • Homeless or runaway
  • Needs assistance to gain employment
  • Pregnant or parenting

Languages Supported

  • English

Geography

  • DeKalb County
  • Fulton County
  • Gwinnett County
  • Cobb County
  • City of Atlanta
  • Clayton County

SERVICES PROVIDED

Job Search & Placement

  • Pre-placement assessment
  • Employment readiness counseling
  • Resume development
  • Job search coaching
  • Placing participants in private sector jobs
  • Employment screening
  • Varied job search and placement services
  • Placing participants in apprenticeships
  • Internships and co-ops

Post-employment Services

  • Career counseling
  • Career development services
  • Job performance coaching
  • Post-placement follow-up
  • Varied post-employment services

Supportive Services

  • Varied supportive services

Soft Skills Training

  • Adaptability
  • Collaborating with others
  • Conflict management
  • Dealing with diversity
  • How to dress
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership
  • Managing stress
  • Personal hygiene
  • Planning / organizational skills
  • Communication (verbal and written)
  • Customer service
  • Professional conduct
  • Self confidence
  • Time management
  • Varied soft skills training

OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED

Occupations

  • Computer and Information Systems Managers
  • Computer Network Support Specialists
  • Computer User Support Specialists
  • Computer Programmers
  • Computer Occupations, All Other
  • Computer Hardware Engineers
  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Industry Recognized Credentials

  • Microsoft Corporation - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
  • Microsoft Corporation - Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals

INDUSTRIES SUPPORTED

  • Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
  • Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
  • Other Information Services
  • Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
  • Other Financial Investment Activities
  • Insurance Carriers
  • Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds
  • Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
  • Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • Office Administrative Services
  • Business Support Services

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730 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, Georgia 30308

404-249-0300

https://www.yearup.org/about-us/our-locations/atlanta/

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  • Nonprofit organization
  • Workforce development provider
  • Started in 2009
  • 60 employees
  • Located within Atlanta BeltLine

Intake Options:

  • Email
  • Telephone
  • Walk In

We serve young adults ages 18 to 24 who have graduated high school or have GED equivalent.


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