Vincent G. Sams, Employment Placement Manager for Year Up – Jacksonville gives a presentation at the October 19th membership meeting.  Year Up is a job readiness program that empowers low-income young adults ages 18-24 to go from poverty to professional careers in a single year.  Young adults graduate ready to launch a meaningful career and contribute to our economy and community. http://www.yearup.org

Corporate partners are needed. Please contact Vincent G. Sams to learn more about how you can help make a difference. [email protected] O: 904-632-3012 C: 904-570-8165

As follow up, on November 2nd, COMTO Jacksonville members Aisha Eccleston and Edrena Bell participated in mock interview sessions with program participants.

After the event Vincent Sams said, “On behalf of Year Up, I wanted to extend a warm thank you for participating in our intern mock interview session.  Thank you again for paying it forward, providing young adults a pathway to success. ”