At Year Up, we have helped thousands of students rise from poverty into a professional career in a single year. Gerald Chertavian careerhelppoverty Change image and share on social
Our young immigrants have a lot to offer. They are motivated and hard-working, and in many cases have already contributed significantly to our society - by excelling in school, by volunteering in their communities, or by serving in the military. Gerald Chertavian casecommunitycontribute share on social
When it comes to expanding opportunity, businesses and young adults are not the sources of the problem - they are a substantial part of the solution. Gerald Chertavian adultbusinessexpand Change image and share on social
I've never been afraid to make a polite ask to someone. Gerald Chertavian afraidhavemake Change image and share on social
It's not always the case that doing what's right is also doing what's smart, but when it is, the question of 'what to do' should be pretty simple. Gerald Chertavian caseprettyquestion Change image and share on social
You can learn what you want to learn through hard work. And a good employer will teach you what you want to learn as long as you show the right attitude and behaviors. Gerald Chertavian attitudebehavioremployer Change image and share on social
The Opportunity Divide doesn't just keep our students disconnected from the mainstream economy; it prevents our businesses from growing. Gerald Chertavian businessdisconnectdivide Change image and share on social
College today is an expensive option without a lot of economies of scale, right, when you go and live at a college. So you have a system that's increasing its cost base by probably five percent a year. Gerald Chertavian basecollegecost share on social
The millennial generation and a growing number of employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. If a nonprofit could make that easy for me, they are doing me a favor. It's not just a one-way value exchange; it is an internal morale building opportunity. Gerald Chertavian buildeasyemployee share on social
Businesses are no longer receiving the cost savings from outsourcing that they once did. Gerald Chertavian businesscostlong Change image and share on social