The Timothy Smith Centers project will formally establish the Timothy Smith Community Network Consortium in order to develop an organizational infrastructure and create opportunities for future growth. With this project, the Timothy Smith Centers Consortium will collectively develop an organizational framework and collaboratively design and implement a strategic plan for sustaining and enhancing each site. Year Up , a new nonprofit, is dedicated to preparing urban young adults for life and work in our technology-driven society. For the first six months of the program, the focus is on building the technical and professional skills which are in greatest demand today. During the second six months, the focus is on applying these skills through paid internships with local companies.
Individuals receive a stipend throughout the entire year of the program.
In addition to providing training, Year Up will guide trainees through the process of applying for, and obtaining, either a job or a place in higher education. For more information about the New Economy Initiative, click here .