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| Document Type: | Book |
|---|---|
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Gerald Chertavian |
| ISBN: | 9780670023776 0670023779 |
| OCLC Number: | 759911256 |
| Notes: | Includes index. |
| Description: | viii, 358 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | Prologue: honk for opportunity -- "Yo, God. what are you doing?" -- Brother from another zip code -- Why is he doing this? -- Ping me -- please? -- "You don't have a chance in hell" -- Don't lose it now! -- Oh, pioneers! -- "Reach and strive for 2005!" -- Guilty by association -- "I am having an intern moment" -- Abdul, in a state of grace -- The soul of a new machine -- "We are one year up" -- I think that woman saved my life -- Epilogue: wheels up for opportunity. |
| Responsibility: | Gerald Chertavian. |
Abstract:
This book provides an overview of the philosophy and mission of the nonprofit organization A Year Up. It shares the story of this pioneering program that offers low-income young adults training, mentorship, internships, and jobs with leading companies, tracing the progress from admissions through graduation to illuminate student challenges, failures, and successes.
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