Today, King County became the first public agency to receive the Year Up United Impact Award, recognizing its commitment to creating pathways to opportunity through the Year Up United internship program. Presented by John Stanton, Chairman of the Seattle Mariners and Trilogy International Partners and founding Chairman of the Year Up United Puget Sound Board, and Shawna Boggie, Year Up United Deputy Director of Western Washington, the national award recognizes corporate partners and individuals who demonstrate longstanding and significant support for their mission of closing the Opportunity Divide.

After three years of a successful partnership, the county also signed a new $1.125 million agreement to continue the internship program for five more years, expanding opportunities for future Year Up interns.

“Talent is everywhere, but access to opportunity is not, and that’s why this partnership matters. King County values people, and we value the mission of Year Up United to close the opportunity divide by opening real pathways for young adults,” said King County Executive Girmay Zahilay. Read more.