We are excited to share the collaborative effort of our partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and highlight how our data is helping the government and policymakers gain deeper insights into workers’ needs and economic mobility. In this Workforce Currents article, read how the Community and Economic Development team uses anecdotal evidence and new survey data from the nonprofit SkillUp Coalition to reveal the labor market experiences of workers and job seekers who are sometimes underrepresented in the quantitative data. https://lnkd.in/g8CJ9wvY
SkillUp Coalition
Non-profit Organizations
Our non-profit helps workers find training, good-wage jobs, and high-growth careers that don't require a degree.
About us
Founded in July 2020, SkillUp Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps individuals find training and high-growth, good-wage jobs that don’t require a degree. We connect workers with the right tools, resources, and support to make confident career shifts. Our coalition brings together over 100 leading organizations including training and education providers, technology developers, policymakers, employers, and philanthropies. The SkillUp ecosystem provides career exploration, training & employer connections, career coaching, and life resources to create high-opportunity employment for every worker.
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https://www.skillup.org/
External link for SkillUp Coalition
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Remote
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- training, career resources, job search, upskilling, professional development, career coaching, nonprofit, training and development, career exploration, short-term training, career advising, free training, financial support, remote jobs, short-term training, job boards, apprenticeships, and entry-level jobs
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Employees at SkillUp Coalition
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Kristen Nussa
Grant Writer | Grant Manager | Health Advocate
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Jose Hernandez
Operations Coordinator │ SkillUp
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Cory Rusin, PhD
Senior Research Analyst | Human-Centered Leader | Nonprofits, Education, & Workforce Development
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Karan Chopra
Co-Founder @ Earthena AI | Climate Tech | Turning climate data into business value
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We're thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) to uplift lives in Eastern Kentucky. Congratulations to Colby Hall and the SOAR team on receiving $40M to enhance resources and training for quality jobs! This initiative, funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Recompete program, will empower local industries, support small businesses, and improve job placement services for coal-impacted workers and individuals in recovery. We're excited to see the positive impact this will have on Appalachian communities! 🚀
HUGE news! 📣 Our longtime partner Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) received $40M to connect Eastern Kentucky residents to resources and training for quality jobs. 💸 The project will strengthen local industries, small business support and job placement services for coal-impacted workers, individuals in recovery, and others. The grant was awarded through the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Recompete program, which helps distressed areas close employment gaps through local investments. We can't wait to see how this will strengthen Appalachian economies and communities! ⤵️
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Mark IV Capital Thank you for sharing our work together in Northern Nevada!
Commercial Property Executive recently featured a Q&A with our President & CEO Evan Slavik discussing Mark IV’s Victory Logistics District development in Fernley, #Nevada. The multi-phased project spans 4,300 acres and will eventually incorporate tens of millions square feet. The first phase of the #development featuring almost two million square feet was completed in 2022 with its first building recently receiving its LEED certification, which is unique for #industrial properties of this scale and within this region. Beyond the development, Mark IV takes a hyper local approach ingraining itself in the communities in which it invests. According to Slavik, Mark IV has a regional office in Northern Nevada and partners with organizations within the community. One of its partnerships is with SkillUp Coalition, a #nonprofit that helps workers get hired for in-demand jobs. Through this partnership, Mark IV can connect individuals with employers seeking specific skill sets and help to facilitate training. For example, if a company is interested in leasing space at Victory Logistics District and needs 100 employees to service its #logistics business, SkillUp, along with its educational partners such as Western Nevada College, can help identify potential employees in the local community and train them to meet that specific employer’s workforce needs. See the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eeE9CMRY #CRE #Commercialrealestate #Development #LEED #CREInvesting #Fernley #SustainableBuildings
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The Financial Times highlights a growing trend – leading companies like McKinsey and Google are ditching the "paper ceiling" and prioritizing skills over degrees [Financial Times]. https://lnkd.in/gaQQcJGQ Our mission at SkillUp is to ensure every worker has access to high-opportunity employment paths. We provide a guided and supported platform that connects talent with the right training and connects employers with skilled, motivated individuals, regardless of educational background. Ready to break the paper ceiling and access top talent? Partner with SkillUp and unlock the potential of a wider talent pool. Let's build a more inclusive and future-ready workforce together. https://vist.ly/3g62p #TearThePaperCeiling #WorkforceDevelopment #TalentAcquisition #SkillUpCoalition #HireSTARs
Employers look to rip the ‘paper ceiling’ for non-graduates
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Our 2024 Impact Report numbers are in! We've successfully supported over 2.3 million workers from July 2020 to June 2024. Discover more about our collective impact, organizational next steps, and the numerous coalition partners who make it all possible. at www.skillup.org/our-impact #skillup #impactreport #empowerimpact #hirestars #workforcedevelopment #workforce #employment #career
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Remote work opportunities are booming! But navigating the job search and building the necessary skills can feel overwhelming for a lot of job seekers. That's why SkillUp created a comprehensive guide "How to Get a Remote Job" to help individuals land their dream remote job, regardless of experience. By providing this resource we are equipping individuals with the essential tools to identify legitimate remote job opportunities, enhance their remote skillset, and successfully transition into remote roles. From landing that first remote position to mastering the art of virtual collaboration and work-life balance, SkillUp offers comprehensive resources to guide job seekers on their remote work journey. Share this guide with your network today! https://vist.ly/3fn6m #RemoteWork #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillUpCoalition #Upskilling #CareerCoaching
How to Get a Remote Job: Tips, Training & More | SkillUp
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📣LAST CALL! Today is the last day to vote. Please take a few minutes to review the three sessions SkillUp has entered and VOTE! #SXSWEDU #SXSWEDU2025 #PanelPicker #SkillUp SXSW EDU
You can still participate in the SXSW EDU 2025 Panel Picker! We are excited to have three dynamic sessions in the mix for March 2025. Please take a moment to review our sessions and VOTE! 💡 Leveraging Data to Empower STARs’ Career Success Join us for an insightful panel on how data and technology revolutionize access to training and employment for STARs (people Skilled Through Alternative Routes). Discover how SkillUp, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Kentucky, and BuildWithin collaborate to support skills-based hiring and empower non-degree workers. Hear a first-hand account of a STAR’s journey with SkillUp from search to training to employment, and explore SkillUp platform data insights that reveal the employment journey of STARs, showcasing innovative approaches to economic mobility with measurable outcomes. Steven Lee, CEO, SkillUp Coalition Colby Hall, Executive Director, Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) Brianna Griffin, Systems Engineer, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Philip Minardi, Co-Founder, BuildWithin VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/geEpkQV2 💡 Does AI Work? Evaluating AI Tools for Education & Work In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, it's crucial to move beyond the buzz and showcase real-world applications that are making a tangible difference. Our panel "Does AI Work?" brings together a diverse group of leaders who are pioneering, monitoring, and evaluating AI-driven solutions in education and career navigation. We delve into how AI is being used to address challenges in the K12-postsecondary-workforce pipeline and how the field is using, monitoring, and evaluating AI-enabled tools to drive education and mobility outcomes for students and learners. Richard Hendra, Director, Center for Data Insights, MDRC Isaac K., Deputy Executive Director, Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) Dr. Roberta Lenger Kang, Executive Director, Center for Professional Education of Teachers at Teachers College, Columbia University Steven Lee, Chief Executive Officer, SkillUp VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gukpT7WK 💡 Beyond Data: Understanding Worker Voice in the Labor Market In a rapidly evolving labor market, it’s crucial to engage the voices of workers, particularly those in lower-wage roles, to understand their experiences in employment. In this conversation, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and SkillUp discuss their partnership, which leverages SkillUp’s survey panel of 7,000+ workers to inform the Bank’s Worker Voices series, which amplifies how workers in lower-wage roles navigate the labor market. The parties will discuss key learnings to date and plans to leverage data for additional insights to inform policy and practice for greater economic mobility. Steven Lee, Chief Executive Officer, SkillUp Coalition Sara Miller, Principal Adviser, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gWW6TTDj
Leveraging Data to Empower STARs’ Career Success
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You can still participate in the SXSW EDU 2025 Panel Picker! We are excited to have three dynamic sessions in the mix for March 2025. Please take a moment to review our sessions and VOTE! 💡 Leveraging Data to Empower STARs’ Career Success Join us for an insightful panel on how data and technology revolutionize access to training and employment for STARs (people Skilled Through Alternative Routes). Discover how SkillUp, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Kentucky, and BuildWithin collaborate to support skills-based hiring and empower non-degree workers. Hear a first-hand account of a STAR’s journey with SkillUp from search to training to employment, and explore SkillUp platform data insights that reveal the employment journey of STARs, showcasing innovative approaches to economic mobility with measurable outcomes. Steven Lee, CEO, SkillUp Coalition Colby Hall, Executive Director, Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) Brianna Griffin, Systems Engineer, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Philip Minardi, Co-Founder, BuildWithin VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/geEpkQV2 💡 Does AI Work? Evaluating AI Tools for Education & Work In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, it's crucial to move beyond the buzz and showcase real-world applications that are making a tangible difference. Our panel "Does AI Work?" brings together a diverse group of leaders who are pioneering, monitoring, and evaluating AI-driven solutions in education and career navigation. We delve into how AI is being used to address challenges in the K12-postsecondary-workforce pipeline and how the field is using, monitoring, and evaluating AI-enabled tools to drive education and mobility outcomes for students and learners. Richard Hendra, Director, Center for Data Insights, MDRC Isaac K., Deputy Executive Director, Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) Dr. Roberta Lenger Kang, Executive Director, Center for Professional Education of Teachers at Teachers College, Columbia University Steven Lee, Chief Executive Officer, SkillUp VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gukpT7WK 💡 Beyond Data: Understanding Worker Voice in the Labor Market In a rapidly evolving labor market, it’s crucial to engage the voices of workers, particularly those in lower-wage roles, to understand their experiences in employment. In this conversation, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and SkillUp discuss their partnership, which leverages SkillUp’s survey panel of 7,000+ workers to inform the Bank’s Worker Voices series, which amplifies how workers in lower-wage roles navigate the labor market. The parties will discuss key learnings to date and plans to leverage data for additional insights to inform policy and practice for greater economic mobility. Steven Lee, Chief Executive Officer, SkillUp Coalition Sara Miller, Principal Adviser, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gWW6TTDj
Leveraging Data to Empower STARs’ Career Success
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Thank you for highlighting this work, GitLab Foundation! We are proud to have helped more than 150k STARs on their path to quality remote careers!
💼 Through user feedback and market insights, SkillUp Coalition realized that the people they serve — STARs or people skilled through alternative routes — wanted better access to remote jobs and employers needed more people to fill critically needed remote roles. Last fall, they created a remote job board specifically for jobseekers without a college degree. Already, SkillUp's job board hosts as many as 11,000 job listings per day and has served over 150,000 STARs. The job board is already serving as an important entry point to SkillUp's wraparound services: “Individuals may come in just looking for remote jobs that don't require a degree but ultimately gain access to a comprehensive platform that can help them along the pathway to a high-opportunity career.” Read the full piece at the link in the comments. ⤵ #remotejobs #stars #opportunity #philanthropy
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