We have just released the 2024 American Opportunity Index, revealing which large U.S. companies are doing the best to advance the careers of their employees and grow the middle class in an evolving labor market. This year’s Index finds that many firms beyond the technology and financial-services industries, including those in the energy and resource-related sectors, are succeeding at providing pathways to opportunity for workers. Overall, companies from more than 30 sectors are represented in the Index’s Top 100 Employers of Choice list. The Index shows that where you work matters: Employees at the 100-best firms on the Index’s pay metric can earn up to 130% more for the same job than those at bottom-100 firms. Congratulations to the companies topping this year’s list: Grainger, Costco Wholesale, Capital One, Meta, ServiceNow, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, MetLife, and Bank of America. The Index is a project in the public interest from the Schultz Family Foundation, The Burning Glass Institute, and Harvard Business School’s Project on Managing the Future of Work.
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The American Opportunity Index is a groundbreaking ranking of how well companies maximize their internal talent to drive business performance and individual employee growth. Unlike most measures of employer performance, the Index is based on real world outcomes, assessing the progress of millions of workers by tracking the progress of their individual careers. The Index measures hiring and promotion practices, pay, race-and-gender fairness, and culture. This ranking is rooted in the belief that when employers enable the full potential of their people—by providing good jobs and opportunities for advancement—their business does better. In recognizing the companies where workers and firms thrive symbiotically, and showing the areas where each company can continue to improve, we seek to spark a new focus on sustainable talent management across American businesses. The American Opportunity Index is a joint project of the Schultz Family Foundation, Burning Glass Institute, and the Managing the Future of Work Project at Harvard Business School.
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Our research has found that 92% of workers care deeply about growth and access to learning opportunities. But where a young person starts their career can be an indicator of whether or not they will have access to those opportunities. See which large companies are doing the best at moving people up and creating economic opportunity: https://lnkd.in/gAZs2MCx
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At Starbucks, employee development is a core value. The Starbucks College Achievement Plan, employees can earn a bachelor’s degree online from Arizona State University with 100% tuition coverage. Since the program began, 10,000 employees have graduated. This commitment to development and upskilling is one reason why Starbucks earned a spot in the top 10 of the 2024 Best Places for High School Graduates to Start a Career list. Explore the full list: https://lnkd.in/ggBS5bDg Learn more about why Starbucks made the list: https://lnkd.in/gY9FpiFu
Starbucks is honored to be recognized as one of the top 10 best places for high school graduates to start their careers, according to the American Opportunity Index. Whether you’re looking to advance your career at Starbucks or to acquire new skills to pursue an opportunity beyond, we’re committed to providing all partners (employees) a bridge to a better future! Offering career paths that help our partners achieve their goals is one of the things I am most proud of and privileged to support with my team. Watching partners learn and grow within the company or seeing them pursue their passion after earning a first-time bachelor's degree through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan with 100% upfront tuition coverage are just a couple examples of what inspires us to continue finding ways to open doors for partners and support them on their journey to success, however they define it. #ToBeAPartner
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Employee development is a top priority at Chewy. Chewy University offers over 5,000 learning opportunities in areas like strategic thinking, project management, and communication. Team members logged in more than 275,000 times in 2022for professional growth. This commitment to career advancement is key reason why companies like Chewy landed in the top 10 of the Best Places for High School Graduates to Start a Career list. Explore the full list: https://lnkd.in/ggBS5bDg Learn more about why Chewy’s made the list: https://lnkd.in/gdxUhFFW
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Excited to be talking about the American Opportunity Index at the Human Potential Summit this fall. Inspired by the vision and leadership of Taylor McLemore to bring together so many who are exploring creative solutions to expanding economic mobility for more people.
Rajiv C. is speaking at the Human Potential Summit! Rajiv, a veteran journalist and author, is a Managing Director at the Schultz Family Foundation whose mission is to incubate and support innovative initiatives to create greater opportunity, accessible to all. Part of Rajiv's work is to support the American Opportunity Index which is a groundbreaking ranking of how well companies maximize their internal talent to drive business performance and individual employee growth. American Opportunity Index is a joint project of the Schultz Family Foundation, Burning Glass Institute, and the Managing the Future of Work Project at Harvard Business School. We’re thrilled that Rajiv will join our main stage during our Future of Work Keynotes segment to share his insights on how we can build a better future of work that enables human potential for all individuals. Thank you for your involvement and support, Rajiv! Register for the Summit now while tickets are still available: https://lnkd.in/gZpp2P-4
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Best Buy is adapting to the changing retail landscape, by focusing on leadership and functional skills, creating more career opportunities and a more adaptable workforce. In 2023, Best Buy launched its 4 Quotients skills framework for leadership development, emphasizing four competencies: adaptability, EQ, IQ, and technology quotient. Employees spent an average of 44 hours on training and development in 2023, demonstrating Best Buy’s strong commitment to upskilling. That helps to explain why Best Buy the #8 spot on the Best Places for High School Graduates to Start a Career list. Explore the full list: https://lnkd.in/ggBS5bDg Learn more about why Best Buy made the list: https://lnkd.in/gYYWPnjs
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At The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, 86% of open manager positions were filled by internal employees in 2023. Additionally, salaried associates completed an average of 14.9 hours of training in 2023 through its Talent Central and the Goodyear Learning Center. Goodyear Tire & Rubber earned the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Places for High School Graduates to Start a Career list. Explore the full list: https://lnkd.in/ggBS5bDg Learn more about why Good Year Tire & Rubber’s company made the list: https://lnkd.in/g_i3SKfT
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Companies on the Best Places for High School Graduates to Start a Career list excel in internal promotions and providing growth opportunities, setting employees up for success both inside and outside the company. Gap Inc. excels in both these areas, earning a spot in the top 10 on this year’s list. Explore the full list: https://lnkd.in/ggBS5bDg Learn more about how Gap Inc.’s invests in their team: https://lnkd.in/g5n3gRC8
Everybody starts somewhere. This week, Gap Inc. was named one of the top 10 places for high school graduates to start a career by The American Opportunity Index. As one of the largest entry-level employers in the country, our scale allows us to bridge the opportunity gap through skill-building programs like Old Navy's This Way ONward -- which creates thousands of jobs and development opportunities for first-time workers every year. #GapInc
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PNC’s PartnerUp program helps to prepare high school graduates for successful careers. Since 2018, PNC has hired over 115 graduates of PartnerUP into roles across the company. That commitment to young talent helps to explain why PNC earned the #5 spot on the 2024 Best Places for High School Graduates to Start a Career list. Explore the full list at: https://lnkd.in/g7SX6MEJ Learn more about PNC’s company page at: https://lnkd.in/g5kRq5C3
We are proud to be named one of the best places for high school graduates to start their careers by the American Opportunity Index! #TeamPNC https://pnc.co/4chEnn4
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Foot Locker equips its employees for advancement with programs like the Leadership Excellence Program and the Locker Learning Academy, which foster development in business and leadership. This dedication to its team has earned Foot Locker its place as a top 10 company on the 2024 Best Places for High School Graduates to Start a Career list. Explore the full list: https://lnkd.in/ggBS5bDg Learn more about why Footlocker made the list: https://lnkd.in/gmYY2UNr
We are proud to be recognized as #4 out of the Top 50 Best Places for High School Graduates to Start Their Career by American Opportunity Index! This recognition highlights our dedication to investing in our team members, nurturing talent, and creating growth opportunities within our organization. Learn more about the first-of-a-kind ranking here: https://lnkd.in/guc3RqAY #TheHeartOfSneakers #CareerGrowth #TalentDevelopment