S1 E9: Ending the Opportunity Divide (Gary Flowers, Year Up United)

When talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t, Year Up United becomes the bridge young professionals need.

Join host Jennie Treby as she sits down with Gary Flowers, CIO, Transformation and Technology Services at Year Up United, to explore an innovative approach to workforce development that’s transforming young lives. Discover how this national workforce development organization ending the Opportunity Divide for 18-29-year-old young adults, connecting untapped talent with leading corporations like Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and Apple.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn how the nation’s largest employers partner with Year Up United to develop their talent pipelines
• Understand how the organization helps young adults from underserved communities launch successful careers
• Hear inspiring stories of graduates who have overcome obstacles and achieved remarkable success
• Explore Year Up United’s approach to workplace readiness and skills training

Discover the inspiring mission behind Year Up United and how they’re changing lives, one career pathway at a time.

Links:

Think Big for Kids

Year Up United

More about Gary Flowers:

Gary on LinkedIn

About host Jennie Treby

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