Today marks a pivotal moment in the remarkable journey of an organization I’ve proudly called home for the past 14 years. Year Up, one of the nation’s most influential workforce development organizations, is now Year Up United. Year Up United unleashes the full power of our skills-first offerings, including Grads of Life and YUPRO Placement, aligned in a singular mission: to close the Opportunity Divide. This is the gap between talented young adults, born with limitless potential yet lacking access to the opportunities they deserve. That’s the fight we take on every day—making sure that opportunity is a right, not a privilege. But this transformation isn’t just about a new look or a name change. Our brand system reflects the passion, personality, and purpose of the vibrant young adults we serve. “United” signifies that this work can only be accomplished together—through our communities, businesses, donors, volunteers, students, alumni, and everyone who believes in the simple, profound truth: talent is everywhere, and opportunity must be accessible to all. What excites me most isn’t just unveiling this new brand system—it’s the power it has to transform the real-world systems that perpetuate the Opportunity Divide. As marketers, we don’t just promote; we create meaning. And at Year Up United, that meaning is about driving lasting, systemic change. As our anthem video powerfully states, “By effecting change on both sides of the Opportunity Divide, we are uniquely positioned to close it.” #YearUpUnited #GradsofLife #YUPROPlacement #SkillsFirst
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves! Today, we officially become Year Up United. For the last 25 years, we’ve catalyzed progress across the workforce landscape, serving more than 45,000 young adults in partnership with over 250 of the country’s top employers. Now, we’re bringing together the expertise of Year Up, Grads of Life, and YUPRO Placement to deliver comprehensive workforce solutions that drive material impact on individual lives, businesses, and communities. United, we're ending the Opportunity Divide for good. Watch our new video to learn more about our exciting next chapter! ? #YearUpUnited #OpportunityForAll #OpportunityDivide #YUPROPlacement #GradsofLife?
Thank you for leading this work and amplifying our United impact! Nowhere to go but ????
Congrats! the world will see the evolution of this remarkable brand - and how it is changing the world.
Did some work for this amazing organization some years ago. Thrilled to see their growth helping young people maneuver their transitions to employment that helps them grow as individuals and as thriving members of their communities.
extraorindary work as always Roberto Zeledon - congratulations - Beaming with pride, the movement continues to gain momentum and deepen - thank you ??
Congrats on the new brand! It looks amazing ??
I love this concept, and I hope you and the team feel incredibly proud of what you've built. Way to go Roberto Zeledon!
Huge congratulation Roberto Zeledon and team I’m so proud to see this in the world and all the lives Year Up United will positively impact.
A very compelling video- thanks Roberto Zeledon
Congrats Roberto! Bravo!
United, our potential knows no limits, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together with Grads of Life and YUPRO Placement!