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Data Management Job Training Program at Year Up United

Year Up United Boston, MA

Job Description

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program that provides young adults with in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Year Up United participants also receive an educational stipend.

The program combines technical and professional training with access to internships and job placement support through our industry-leading talent placement firm YUPRO Placement. If you receive an internship, it may be at Harvard University, Wayfair, Salesforce, or Wellington Management among other leading organizations in the Greater Boston area.

Are you eligible?
You can apply to Year Up United if you are:
- A high school graduate or GED recipient
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program
- Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills
- Have not obtained a BachelorÊ s degree
- You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying

What will you gain?
Professional business and communication skills, interviewing and networking skills, resume building, ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career. During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week.

In-depth classes include:
- Banking
- Business Operations
- IT Support
- Investment Operations
- Project Management
- Network Security & Support

Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career.
75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.

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Typical mid-level pay: $105k for Database Administrators nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$105k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$57k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $161k

Senior roles pay 75% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Competitive market. Focus on fit and differentiation over compensation.

Hiring leverage
Lean employer
Wage leverage
Limited
Mobility
Moderate

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

-1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024