Entry Level Programming Opportunity
Year Up United · Seattle, WA
- On site
- Volunteer
- $53,000 / year
- Seattle, WA
Job highlights
- Gain technical and professional skills through intensive training.
- Secure internships with leading tech companies.
- Receive personalized coaching and mentorship.
- Earn an educational stipend during the program.
- Launch a career with high employment rates.
About the role
Entry Level Programming Training Program at Year Up United
Year Up United offers an intensive, one-year or less job training program designed to equip young adults with essential skills for launching their professional careers. Our program combines in-classroom technical and professional development with valuable internship opportunities and job placement services. Participants benefit from personalized coaching, mentorship, and an educational stipend.
Program Highlights:
- Intensive skill development in technical and professional areas.
- Access to internships with leading organizations like Microsoft, Accenture, Salesforce, and Seattle Children's Hospital.
- Job placement services through YUPRO Placement.
- Personalized coaching and mentorship.
- Educational stipend during the program.
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school graduate or GED recipient.
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Available Monday-Friday for the program duration.
- High motivation to learn technical and professional skills.
- Must not have obtained a Bachelor's degree.
- May require answering additional screening questions.
What You Will Gain:
- Professional business and communication skills.
- Interviewing and networking expertise.
- Resume building assistance.
- Ongoing support for career launch.
- Earn an educational stipend of $525 per week during the internship phase.
In-Depth Classes Include:
- Application Development
- Banking
- Business Operations
- IT Support
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- Network Security & Support
Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career. 72% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.
Key skills/competency:
- Application Development
- IT Support
- Data Analytics
- Network Security
- Project Management
- Business Operations
- Professional Skills
- Communication Skills
- Resume Building
- Career Development
Skills & topics
- Entry Level Programming
- Job Training
- Internship
- Career Development
- Technical Skills
- Professional Skills
- Application Development
- IT Support
- Data Analytics
- Network Security
- Year Up United
- Seattle
- Bellevue
- Young Adults
- Stipend
- Job Placement
How to get hired
- Understand Year Up United's Mission: Familiarize yourself with their commitment to empowering young adults through training and placement.
- Tailor Your Application: Highlight your motivation, eligibility, and eagerness to learn technical and professional skills.
- Prepare for Screening: Be ready to answer additional questions demonstrating your commitment and readiness for the program.
- Showcase Soft Skills: Emphasize your communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities in your application.
- Research Partner Organizations: Understand the types of companies you might intern with to align your aspirations.
Technical preparation
Practice basic coding in Python or Java.,Familiarize yourself with IT support concepts.,Understand fundamental data analytics principles.,Learn about network security basics.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you learned a new skill.,How do you handle challenging tasks?,What are your career aspirations?,How do you work in a team?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the main goal of the Year Up United programming opportunity?
- The Year Up United programming opportunity aims to equip young adults with the technical and professional skills needed to launch successful careers, often through internships and job placement services.
- Am I eligible for the Year Up United program if I have some college credits but no Bachelor's degree?
- Yes, if you have not obtained a Bachelor's degree, you are eligible to apply, provided you meet the other criteria such as being a high school graduate or GED recipient and eligible to work in the U.S.
- What kind of technical skills will I learn in the Year Up United program?
- The program offers in-depth classes in areas such as Application Development, IT Support, Data Analytics, and Network Security & Support, among others.
- Does Year Up United help with job placement after the program?
- Yes, Year Up United provides job placement services through its industry-leading talent placement firm, YUPRO Placement, and boasts a high employment rate for its graduates.
- Is there a stipend provided during the Year Up United program?
- Yes, participants receive an educational stipend of $525 per week during the internship phase of the Year Up United program.
- What is the time commitment required for the Year Up United program?
- You must be available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program, which is typically one year or less.
- What are the professional skills I will develop through Year Up United?
- You will gain professional business and communication skills, as well as interviewing and networking techniques, and resume building support.
- What happens if I am selected for an internship through Year Up United?
- If selected for an internship, it could be with prestigious organizations such as Microsoft, Accenture, Salesforce, or Seattle Children's Hospital in the Seattle/Bellevue area.