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“Overcoming Challenges as an Immigrant: My Journey with Year Up”

“Overcoming Challenges as an Immigrant: My Journey with Year Up”

Being an immigrant in a large country can be challenging, especially when trying to survive without knowing anyone or having resources and…
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Khadija Ashurova
Exploring the Definition of User Experience Design

Exploring the Definition of User Experience Design

A month ago, I jumped at the opportunity to write on Medium because I knew I wanted to focus my writing on User Experience Design(UX…
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Nakeita Clarke
What Led Me From IT to User Experience Design

What Led Me From IT to User Experience Design

Five years into my IT career as a Helpdesk Technician, I started thinking about seemingly minor user issues that I could not resolve. These…
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Nakeita Clarke
How YUPRO Provided the Pathway for My Transition to UX Design

How YUPRO Provided the Pathway for My Transition to UX Design

I once read an article that suggested applying for other jobs and going to interviews even if the intent wasn’t to leave a current job…
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Nakeita Clarke
A Brief History of My Year Up Journey

A Brief History of My Year Up Journey

Approximately ten years ago, I moved to America from the beautiful island of Barbados. It was a scenario that involved a phone call, making…
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Nakeita Clarke
Closing the Opportunity Divide: Year Up Organization

Closing the Opportunity Divide: Year Up Organization

Year Up is an organization that strives to close the opportunity gap by providing young adults the experience, skills and support needed…
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Alexander Stevenson
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