Entry Level Programming Opportunity
Year Up United · San Francisco, CA
- On site
- Full-time
- $27,300 / year
- San Francisco, CA
Job highlights
- Intensive program trains young adults for tech careers.
- Gain technical skills and professional development.
- Internships with leading companies like Salesforce.
- Receive a weekly educational stipend.
- Strong graduate employment and education outcomes.
About the role
Entry Level Programming Opportunity at Year Up United
Year Up United offers an intensive, one-year-or-less job training program designed to equip young adults with essential in-classroom skills, internship opportunities, job placement services, and personalized coaching. Participants receive an educational stipend throughout the program.
Program Highlights:
- Combines technical and professional training.
- Access to internships and job placement support via YUPRO Placement.
- Potential internship locations include Salesforce, Workday, and PayPal in the California Bay Area (Pleasant Hill, San Francisco, San Jose).
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school graduate or GED recipient.
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Full-time availability (Monday-Friday) for the program duration.
- High motivation to acquire technical and professional skills.
- Must not have obtained a Bachelor's degree.
- Additional screening questions may apply.
What You Will Gain:
- Professional business and communication skills.
- Interviewing and networking expertise.
- Resume building assistance.
- Ongoing career support and guidance.
- During the internship phase, students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week.
In-depth Classes Include:
- Application Development
- Customer Success
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- IT Support
- Business Operations
- Network Security & Support
Launch your professional career with the skills and opportunities provided by Year Up United. 72% of graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation.
Key skills/competency
- Application Development
- Customer Success
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- IT Support
- Business Operations
- Network Security
- Professional Skills
- Communication Skills
- Resume Building
Skills & topics
- Entry Level Programming
- Year Up United
- Job Training Program
- IT Support
- Data Analytics
- Application Development
- Customer Success
- Project Management
- Business Operations
- Network Security
- Young Adults
- Career Development
- Internship
- Job Placement
- Stipend
- Technical Skills
- Professional Skills
- California Bay Area
- Salesforce
- Workday
- PayPal
- GED
- High School Graduate
- Full-time
- Motivation
How to get hired
- Research Year Up United's mission: Understand their commitment to empowering young adults for professional careers.
- Tailor your application: Highlight your motivation, eligibility, and desire to learn technical skills.
- Prepare for screening: Be ready to answer additional questions demonstrating your readiness for intensive training.
- Emphasize long-term goals: Clearly articulate how this program aligns with your career aspirations in tech.
- Showcase soft skills: Demonstrate your motivation, availability, and eagerness to develop professional communication.
Technical preparation
Familiarize with basic programming concepts.,Explore different tech fields offered.,Practice problem-solving skills.,Research common tech industry terms.
Behavioral questions
Highlight your motivation to learn.,Demonstrate strong work ethic.,Showcase adaptability and eagerness.,Explain your career goals.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Year Up United's primary goal?
- Year Up United's primary goal is to provide intensive job training, skill development, and career support to young adults, helping them launch successful careers in the technology sector.
- Am I eligible for the Year Up United program?
- Eligibility requires being a high school graduate or GED recipient, eligible to work in the U.S., available full-time, highly motivated to learn, and not holding a Bachelor's degree.
- What kind of internships can I expect through Year Up United?
- You can expect internship opportunities with leading organizations such as Salesforce, Workday, and PayPal, primarily located in the California Bay Area.
- How much is the educational stipend during the internship phase?
- During the internship phase, Year Up United students receive an educational stipend of $525 per week.
- What technical skills will I learn in the Year Up United program?
- The program offers in-depth classes in areas such as Application Development, Data Analytics, IT Support, Network Security & Support, and more.
- What professional skills will Year Up United help me develop?
- Year Up United will help you develop professional business and communication skills, interviewing techniques, networking abilities, and resume building.
- What is the success rate for Year Up United graduates?
- Remarkably, 72% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within four months of completing the program.
- Do I need prior technical experience to apply for Year Up United?
- No prior technical experience is required; the program is designed to provide you with in-depth technical and professional training from the ground up.
- Is the Year Up United program a full-time commitment?
- Yes, the program requires full-time availability, Monday through Friday, throughout its duration to ensure participants gain the most benefit from the intensive training.
- What is YUPRO Placement's role in the Year Up United program?
- YUPRO Placement is Year Up United's industry-leading talent placement firm, responsible for providing internship and job placement services to program participants.