Cory K Bennett

Cory K Bennett is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in program implementation and workforce development. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Program Implementation at Year Up United, Cory has led initiatives to improve career development pathways and established partnerships with multi-city markets and Fortune 500 companies. Previous roles include serving as Associate Director of Program and Program Manager at the same organization, focusing on post-secondary pathways for Opportunity Youth and bridging the Opportunity Divide. Additionally, experience as Program Lead at Young Black Leadership Alliance involved directing youth leadership initiatives, while earlier roles included serving as Counselor/Alumni at Communities In Schools of Charlotte Mecklenburg and Program Manager at Urban Thought, emphasizing community engagement and economic mobility. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion/Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, along with a certification in Technical Project Management.