Corporate Partner
Day '26
New York · New Jersey · Connecticut
Where Employers and Talent Meet
About Year Up United
Closing the Opportunity Divide — one young adult at a time.
Year Up United is a workforce development organization that connects motivated young adults to the skills, experiences, and professional networks they need to launch high-quality careers. Through an intensive, employer-aligned training model, participants complete technical and professional skills development before moving into paid corporate internships, supported throughout by Year Up United coaches and staff. The result: work-ready, skills-first talent that shows up prepared, motivated, and ready to contribute from day one.
About the Event
A morning built for the future of work.
Corporate Partner Day is Year Up United's signature employer engagement event that brings together corporate leaders, Skills-First talent, and workforce advocates for a morning of connection, insight, and shared purpose.
Whether you're a current partner deepening your commitment or exploring what a skills-first hiring strategy can unlock, this event is designed to make the value concrete, personal, and actionable.
Whether you're a current partner deepening your commitment or exploring what a skills-first hiring strategy can unlock, this event is designed to make the value concrete, personal, and actionable.
100+
Young adults ready to launch into internships across our NY/NJ/CT market
3 Pathways
IT, Business Operations & App Dev across 6 specializations built to fit your teams
1 Morning
To witness the talent firsthand, hear the stories, and find out how your company can support
2025 Corporate Partner Day
Event Agenda
9:00 AM
Check-In & Continental Breakfast
Arrive, connect, and get settled before the program begins
9:30 AM
Opening Remarks
Welcome from Year Up United leadership
9:40 AM
Elevator Pitch Competition
Watch participants compete across all three Career Pathways
10:20 AM
Manager, Intern & Alumni Panel
Real perspectives on impact, upskilling, and what makes partnerships work
11:05 AM
Speed Networking
Engage directly with talent, fellow employers, and Year Up staff
12:10 PM
Light Refreshments & Partner Honors
Celebrate your impact and connect with the community you've helped build
Corporate Partner Day highlights young adults from the following Career Pathways & Specializations
01
Business Operations
Business Operations
Financial Operations
Project Management
02
Application Development
Application Development
Data Analytics
03
Information Technology
IT Support
Network Security & Support
What to Expect
Skills-first hiring isn't a trend. It's the next competitive advantage.
Expand Your Pipeline
Access a pipeline of pre-trained, work-ready talent across three Career Pathways that are vetted and ready to contribute from day one.
Build With Intention
Connect with peers who are actively shaping equitable workforce strategies, exchange what's working across industries, and build your brand presence with early-career talent who are ready to contribute..
Make Lasting Impact
Learn how you can join us in closing the opportunity divide through partnership opportunities like those mentioned below.
Ways to Engage
Host Interns
Partner with us to provide paid internship experiences across Technology, Business Operations, Finance, Customer Experience, & Healthcare roles
Hire Alumni
Convert interns and tap our alumni network for direct full-time or contract placements
Volunteer & Mentor
Offer mock interviews, guest panels, mentorship, and professional coaching
Champion the Mission
Give philanthropically, share with your network, and integrate into workforce planning
Ready to be in the room on Corporate Partner Day?
RSVP by April 4, 2026 · Register Here · Questions? Contact hhirtzel@yearupunited.org.