May 17, 2021 ”“ Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE), recently received funding from JPMorgan Chase to support its comprehensive education, mentoring and job-skills preparation programs.
The $15,000 investment will support the YPIE Majors Program and marks the 13th year that JPMorgan Chase is supporting the organization and its work, which ensures Yonkers students are prepared for college success. Since 2008, JPMorgan Chase has given more than $500,000 in support of YPIE students.
Through the YPIE Majors Program, students are exposed to different career paths to help them explore their interests and understand the academic path in college to pursue to access those future opportunities. YPIE recruits mentors from a variety of industries to share their professional experiences.
“With JPMorgan Chase”™s support, the YPIE Majors Program will continue preparing students for the jobs of the future,” said Samuel Wallis, executive director, YPIE.
“The Majors Program is a critical component of YPIE”™s work to help students understand the connection between academics, college and future career opportunities,” said Sharmi Sobhan, executive director, Community Development Banking, Chase. “As a mentor myself, it is incredible to see these students discover what job paths interest them and together with YPIE, help them enroll in college and pursue their goals. JPMorgan Chase is a longstanding YPIE supporter and is invested in their mission to change the lives of young people throughout Yonkers.”
