Jobs, Training & Career · Surprise rank #344
Age 18–29 and Building a Career? Year Up United Offers Tuition-Free Training, Internship Access and a Stipend
Year Up United offers young adults career training, professional development, internship opportunities and job-placement support, with New York-area programs in several career pathways.
Who
Generally adults age 18–29 with a high-school diploma/GED, no bachelor’s degree, low-to-moderate income, U.S. work authorization, ability to commute to a participating location and availability for the program schedule.
Where: New York City area / commuting distance of participating New York locations
What to do
Start here: Use Year Up United’s student eligibility/application page and select a current New York-area pathway.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet Year Up United’s current age, education, income, work-authorization, commuting and schedule requirements. Specific New York pathways may add requirements.
What you get
Participants complete structured technical/professional training and then gain access to real-world internship experience and placement support. Eligible students can earn an educational stipend during the program.
Benefit: Tuition-free career training, internship access, job-placement support and an educational stipend; transportation help may be available case by case.
Possible value: No single stipend amount is promised publicly across all tracks. The practical value combines no-cost training, periodic stipend payments and work experience.
Good to know
Important: An internship is an opportunity within the program, not a guarantee of a permanent job. The stipend amount can vary and should be confirmed for the specific cohort before relying on it for living expenses.
Availability: Active; New York-area programs and start dates vary by pathway.
Why people miss it: Young adults may assume career programs require tuition or a college degree and never look at employer-connected alternatives.
Sources reviewed: Aug 10, 2026