How do you scale opportunity for historically underserved learners? In this video, Margaret Rizzo, senior director of learning excellence at Year Up United, shares how her team leveraged D2L Brightspace to unify its workforce development programs, streamline learning delivery and improve outcomes for 18–29-year-olds across diverse career pathways.
By replacing four separate platforms with Brightspace as its centralized learning management system (LMS), Year Up United created consistent, scalable and high-impact learning experiences that support growth, governance and quality assurance.
Key Highlights:
- Unified LMS Strategy: Transitioned from four platforms to Brightspace for streamlined learning and centralized program management.
- Consistent Curriculum Delivery: Brightspace enables standardized learning across geographies, improving career readiness and employer confidence.
- Scalable Governance and Quality Assurance: Centralized oversight ensures consistent benchmarks for skills and knowledge.
- Brightspace as a Growth Catalyst: Described as the “engine and mechanism” behind Year Up United’s transformation.
“Without D2L and Brightspace, I don't know that we would've been able to unite all of the services under Year Up.”— Margaret Rizzo