Year Up
What year was Year Up founded?
2000
What does L&D stand for?
Learning and Development
What is business casual work attire?
More relaxed version of "Professional Dress“.
Examples: Shirt with a collar, sweater, khakis or dress pants, nice shoes, moderate length dress or skirt, polo shirt and dress shoes
If you expect to be late to Year Up Sessions who should you contact?
Program Manger and Instructors
What does STS stand for?
Student Services
Who is the founder and CEO of Year Up?
Gerald Chertavian
How long is the L&D Phase?
3 Months
What is business professional attire?
Attire most associated with office environments in the financial services industry or other conservative industries.
Examples: Business suit, pants suit, dress, jacket, blazer, dress pants, tie and dress shoes or flats
What is self-advocacy?
What does PM stand for?
Program Manager
Where is Year Up national headquarters located?
Boston, Ma
Who ultimately fires trainees from L&D Phase?
Trainees can fire themselves from the Year Up program for any of the following reasons:
Continually failing to meet the expectations laid out in the contract resulting in a loss of all points, violation of Year Up’s core values, or are not academically or professionally ready to advance to the Internship phase of the program
Name 4 clothing examples that would not be acceptable in cooperate organizations?
• Baggy pants
• Work-out attire
• Caps and hats
• Large facial jewelry
• Sneakers/gym shoes
• Lounge footwear, flip flops, or other casual sandals
• See-through, lace, or fish net fabric
• Mini-skirts, denim, or body-con fitted attire
Name 2 key tips for workplace etiquette?
●Positive attitude and self-esteem
●Willingness to contribute
●Mutual respect for others and their contributions
●Compromise
●Professional dress
●Punctuality and time management
●Teamwork
●Taking responsibility for mistakes
What does LC stand for?
Learning Community
Year Up's Mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by ensuring that young adults gain
the _______, ________, and ______.
Skills, Experience and Support
How many points do you start with at the begin of L&D?
Every trainee starts the program with 150 points
What is the points deduction to contract for dress code?
10 points
How can you advocate for yourself in the workplace?
●Communicating needs
●Developing confidence
●Understanding expectations
●Asking for help
●Knowledge of strengths and weaknesses
●Finding your allies
What does IS stand for?
Internship Services
Name 3 core Year Up Values?
• Respect and value others
• Build trust; be honest
• Engage and embrace diversity
• Be accountable
• Work hard and have fun
• Strive to learn
Name 5 virtual norms?
Video on
Professional Attire
Arrive on time
When experiencing tech issues, please notify your PM prior to the session
Make space, take space
No multi-tasking!
Keep it here
Be accountable
Be open and ask questions
What are the four types of dress codes for the workplace?
Business formal, business professional, business casual, and casual
Name two behaviors that are inconsistent with Year Up's core values?
• Being disruptive in training, particularly after the instructor has already brought the disruption to your attention
• Continuing a pattern of being late without demonstrating that you are taking steps to break the pattern
• Yelling at or threatening a fellow trainee, staff member, or co-worker
• Making jokes at someone else’s expense, whether in front of them or behind their back
• Bullying of any kind: In-person or online through social media, email or other platforms
• Using language that is inappropriate for a professional workplace and/or that is likely to offend others
• Blaming others for your mistakes, behavior, or lack of success
• Refusing to work with a colleague
• Sleeping or nodding off in training sessions, guest speaker meetings, or feedback.
• Not following virtual norms
• Being unprepared for training sessions (missing book, assignment, pen, notebook, etc.)
What does EPIC stand for?
Empowered, Professional, In Demand, & Career Ready