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YATC facts & figures

  • Since our program was established by Jim Moran in 1984, 777 graduates have completed the nine-month, multi-faceted YATC curriculum.
  • 202 graduates have received their high school diplomas since beginning YATC.
  • YATC serves a culturally diverse population, with 70% of graduates self-identifying as non-white.
  • More than 90% of graduates are gainfully employed, furthering their education or serving in the Armed Forces.
  • Fifty-nine graduates on scholarship through YATC have earned an associate’s degree and six have obtained a bachelor’s degree.