Year Up National Capital Region launched in February 2006. We remain overwhelmed and thankful for the warm welcome and support we continue to receive from corporate and community partners. Over 33,000 young adults in the National Capital Region do not have access to livable wage careers or higher education. Each of our classes has proven that these young adults are capable of adding immediate value to local companies, and we strive to continue that legacy by closing the Opportunity Divide in our nation's capital.