SkillUp Coalition

We are proud to partner with America Succeeds in bringing much-needed attention to durable skills. Knowledge is power and that's why we incorporated durable skills directly into our platform, connecting workers to high-opportunity careers and the durable skills that support them. Read more on the power of skills-based career resources:

If you've been thinking of applying for our Director, Strategy and Operations position, now is the time! This job will close this Friday, February 7th.

A great listen on the skills-first movement's origins, the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign, and the development of the STARs acronym (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) from our partners at Opportunity@Work on their NEW podcast Paperless Pathways! #TearThePaperCeiling #HireSTARs #STARsMovement #PaperlessPathways #SkillUp #STARs #CareerPathways

We are very excited to partner with American Student Assistance's EvolveMe® to help young individuals secure high-opportunity employment through non-degree career pathways. Launched in 2023, EvolveMe® is an award-winning skill-building and career experimentation platform designed to encourage young people to take actionable steps toward their career interests. The platform offers teens access to over 180 diverse career experimentation tasks, developed in collaboration with innovative partner organizations, achieving an impressive 81 percent completion rate. Our partnership with ASA aims to promote promising career paths to youth nationwide. You can learn more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/g8MUV-7t #SkillUp #ASA #EvolveMe #Partners #Partnership #WorkforceDevelopment #YouthCareers

We have another opening! Come join our fully remote team! No degree? No problem! We are seeking a dynamic, adaptable, highly organized, and detail-oriented Grants Manager to join our vibrant, growing, technology-driven organization. The Grants Manager will be responsible for managing grants post-award and supporting the research, preparation, and submission of grant proposals to government agencies, foundations, and corporations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of grant writing principles, skills in project management, experience managing a variety of grants, and a passion for our mission of providing high-opportunity employment for all. Sound like a good fit? Check out the full description and apply here! https://lnkd.in/g4VTtjEr #werehiring #grantsmanager #grantmanagementjob #nonprofitjobs #remotejobs #tearthepaperceiling #hireSTARs

Research shows that nearly half of high school students feel unprepared to make informed career decisions, and traditional four-year degree pathways aren’t the only route to economic mobility. Alternative pathways, like short-term training and credentialing, offer an affordable, focused approach to career growth. At SkillUp, we are hard at work to address these challenges head-on, empowering individuals aged 16-24 to connect with high-growth, non-degree career opportunities tailored to their skills and aspirations. Our strategy is built on four pillars, each designed to address the unique challenges young jobseekers face and supported by collaborative partnerships such as American Student Assistance, America Succeeds and InsideTrack to amplify our combined impact. 👉 Explore our latest article to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gAxsFNRA

We're Hiring! Come join our fully remote team! We are seeking a Director, Strategy and Operations to lead strategic initiatives, fostering innovation across SkillUp and within our coalition to drive systems change in education and workforce development. This role is responsible for project managing and executing a portfolio of worker/learner informed projects with partners and funders and sharing learnings within the education and workforce development community. This role includes leadership in innovation and design, national partnership management, storytelling and funder engagement to ensure the organization achieves its mission and scales its impact. Sound like a good fit? Check out the full description and apply here! https://lnkd.in/gpgkKvKq #werehiring #director #strategyandoperations #nonprofitjobs #remotejobs #tearthepaperceiling #hireSTARs #strategyjobs #operationsjobs #innovationjobs

At SkillUp, our mission is to empower workers to reach their full potential, regardless of their educational background. We believe that skills, not degrees, should determine career opportunities. By connecting individuals with the resources and support they need, we're driving economic mobility and creating a more equitable workforce. Our newest resource, the "Late in Life Career Changers Guide", is crafted meticulously to guide individuals through the intricate maze of career transitions. It's packed with expert insights, substantial advice, and decisive steps. Share this with your community of go-getters and ambitious individuals who are always open to adapting and growing. Let's show them that it's NEVER too late to follow their dreams! https://vist.ly/3mszkeu #SkillUp #workforcedevelopment #skillsbasedhiring #careerchange #adultlearning #economicmobility #futureofwork

Today, in remembrance of the great civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., SkillUp will be closed. We take this opportunity to honor his legacy and reflect on his message of equality, justice, and peace. Want to learn more about the history of this day? Learn more here: https://vist.ly/3mswx2y