Year Up has "Incredibly Special People"

On Friday October 1st, our CEO, Sally Lapides, was featured as a guest speaker at Year Up Providence, a work force development program that gives 18 to 24 year olds the tools needed to succeed in the business world. Sally Lapides became acquainted with Year Up when Executive Director, Meghan Hughes, asked her to mentor a student in the program. Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. If you’re interested in becoming a mentor, contact Alex McCray or visit the Year Up Providence site. At the talk, Sally gave an overview of her life experiences and business accomplishments. There was also a question and answer section where she got to respond to questions posed by students. Here’s a recap of some of the highlights from the talk (this is a five minute video):