[NTA] FW: IT Opportunities
- From: "Ericsson, Aprille J. (GSFC-5560)" <aprille.j.ericsson@xxxxxxxx>
- To: undisclosed-recipients:;
- Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:32:21 -0500
FYI,
Free IT Training for 18-24 year olds who live in the DC, MD, or VA. If you know
any one with a high school diploma or a GED who are between the ages of 18-24
yrs old and have an interest in IT.
Refer them to this site http://www.yearup.org<http://www.yearup.org/>
<blockedhttp://www.yearup.org/> to learn more about this free program.
This program asks for a 1 year commitment between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00
pm. They provide the student with a stipend and after six months, internships
at companies such as Freddie Mac and AOL to name a few. Check out the website.
About Year Up: Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides
urban young adults 18-24, with a unique combination of technical and
professional skills, college credits, an educational stipend and corporate
apprenticeship.
Our success is our graduates -- enabling them to move on to full-time
employment and higher education. Year Up is about providing opportunities for
urban young adults to demonstrate their true potential. We have achieved
excellent results to date:
100% placement of qualified students into apprenticeships
83% student retention
90% of apprentices meet or exceed apprenticeship partner expectations
87% of graduates placed in full or part-time positions within 4 months of
graduation
$15/hr average wage at placement
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