SkillUP: Who We Are & Why We're Here

Learn how SkillUp works with partners throughout the industry

Skillup is a nonprofit that enables our users to break into new careers regardless of their degree holding status. We focus on careers that pay a living wage and do not require 2 or 4 year degrees. We identify the credentials associated to those careers and only feature high quality trainings that take less than 12 months and cost less than 10K in preparation.

To close out the journey, we also feature jobs that met similar criteria — no education barriers and pay living wages. We are dedicated to informing and enabling our end users to upskill, building more promising careers and mindsets.

SkillUP: Who We Are & Why We're Here

With more than 100 coalition partners, SkillUP Coalition ensures they provide the best up-skilling and career resources to workers across the country

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SkillUP: 2023 Impact Report

Learnings, milestones, and worker outcomes from SkillUp

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SkillUP: Who We Are & Why We're Here

Learn how SkillUp works with partners throughout the industry

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American Connection Corps — Statewide Partnerships

Learn more about American Connection Corps' state partnerships

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American Connection Corps 2023 Impact Report

Learn more about American Connection Corps' impact in 2023

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American Connection Corps — Host Site Flyer

Learn more about adding critical capacity to your organization by bringing top talent back home to serve

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American Connection Corps Website

The American Connection Corps is the nation’s premier AmeriCorps service experience, advancing economic prosperity in rural and emerging communities

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With fewer degree requirements, the federal government can break the ‘paper ceiling’

Recommendations for reforms to ensure the federal government is leading on skills-based hiring

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Bipartisan Legislation Makes Progress On Workforce Development, But Is It Enough?

Breakdown of Workforce Pell Act and A Stronger Workforce for America Act

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National Apprenticeship Week 2023: How can we scale earn-and-learn opportunities in the US?

Key takeaways about the barriers to scaling earn-and-learn opportunities

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State and local governments are leading the way on service programs

Examples of how state and local governments are using American Rescue Plan's fiscal recovery funds to support climate-oriented corps programs

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Tearing the Paper Ceiling: Supporting Implementation in the Public Sector

(Previously recorded webinar — April 18, 2024)

Learn from leading practioners from NJ, MA, and CA on implementing skills-based hiring practices

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Skills-Based Hiring in a Changing Landscape: Policy Insights for 2025

(Previously recorded webinar — February 25, 2025)

Learn from policy experts about recent federal policy shifts and their impact on STARs and the public sector workforce

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Navigating Skills-First Strategies in the New Year

(Previously recorded webinar — January 23, 2025)

Valuable insights on the current policy landscape for workforce development and what organizations are working on related to skills-first practices in 2025

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Find the Most Qualified Candidates by Putting Skills First

(Previously recorded webinar — November 7, 2024)

STARs Public Sector Hub partner The Cicero Institute showcases their recent playbook that outlines how to successfully implement skills-based hiring in the public sector.

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Lessons from Implementing Skills-First Hiring and Advancement in the Federal Government

(Previously recorded webinar — September 26, 2024)

Learn about practices used by federal government leaders to implement skills-first hiring and find resources available to advance skills-based hiring in your organization

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