America Forward coalition member Year Up is closing the opportunity gap for urban young adults. Year Up’s program for low-income and disconnected 18 to 24 year olds provides six months of professional skills and technical training, followed by a six-month paid apprenticeship in information technology or investment operations at a leading company.

Today, this high-impact organization will be the focus of the President’s attention! As part of an afternoon devoted to promoting fatherhood and mentoring, President Obama will sit down with Year Up DC’s students for a roundtable discussion.

Engaging with innovative nonprofits like Year Up is central to the Obama administration’s efforts to tackle persistent social problems and foster what works. President Obama’s visit to Year Up today highlights his deep commitment to fostering social innovation as a tool for transformative social change.

Read the White House Press Release on the President’s Year Up visit here.