● It can take roughly 18 months to establish a relationship with a new employer. To account for organizational shifts during this window, Year Up takes a proactive approach to flexibility, initiating discussions on how the team can meet evolving needs and priorities.
● The team shows strong leadership by recognizing when a relationship needs realignment and taking the initiative to find the correct stakeholders. This approach allows them to resolve challenges early and keep the focus on building a successful partnership.
● While it is important to find the right decision-makers at an organization, the team also focuses on ensuring successful and robust experiences for the young adults who are placed with an employer. Team members perform thorough due diligence to understand the specific needs of a role and the culture of the teams where young adults will be placed.
This content is based on interviews and/or email correspondence with Jennifer Mitchell in 2026. This content was approved by the organization in June 2026.
