Opportunity@Work

We're delighted to announce that Opportunity@Work has received a grant of $20 million from Yield Giving, the groundbreaking philanthropy founded by MacKenzie Scott. This investment will accelerate our efforts to drive $20 billion in wage gains for workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs). #HireSTARs #TearThePaperCeiling #Grant #workforcedevelopment Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eN9brmaR

Stellarsight is now STARsight! To better reflect our commitment to supporting STARs and to simplify the experience across all of our STAR-centric tools, we're unifying everything under a single brand STARSight. This change goes beyond a new name – it signifies a renewed focus on delivering the most relevant STARs insights. Stay tuned for new features coming soon! #STARsight #HireSTARs

70% of new jobs insist on a bachelor's degree, but fewer than 50% of workers have one. Employers must shift away from making hiring decisions contingent on whether a candidate has a 4-year degree, and instead prioritize skill-based hiring to bridge the opportunity gap in our labor market. PJMF partner Opportunity@Work has coined the term "STARs," or workers who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes. These individuals bring diverse perspectives and experiences, and managers must work to challenge the systemic barriers put in place to create a more equitable workplace. With a recently announced $20MM investment from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving, Opportunity@Work is accelerating economic mobility for 70+ million STARs in the U.S. Learn more about Opportunity@Work's Reach for the STARs Report here and join us in advancing the future of work: https://buff.ly/4cIHdlP #EquitableWork #EqualOpportunity

National PSA campaigns have been working to reshape the "college-for-all" narrative and empower young people to "tear the paper ceiling." Join us at #JFFHorizons for a plenary facilitated by Nirvi Shah of The Hechinger Report and featuring our own Julie Lammers, where she and fellow panelists Lydia Logan of IBM and Byron Auguste of Opportunity@Work will discuss how they worked to shift the narrative around post-secondary career and education pathways through PSAs. https://lnkd.in/eb87BVwr

When employers #HireSTARs (workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes), they gain access to a massive and diverse pool of skilled candidates for hard-to-fill jobs. Here are some STARs that have inspired us. More stories here! https://lnkd.in/eUMXAjp3 #HireSTARs

Join us on our latest episode of the IAF Podcast as we sit down with some STAR's from Opportunity@Work. Listen in as they chat challenging traditional hiring practices, advocating for skills-based hiring, and emphasizing the value of practical skills over formal qualifications. Throughout our discussion, we'll explore the impact of embracing diverse talent, dismantling imposter syndrome, and the changing landscape of work. Find the resources mentioned in the pod below, and tune in to find out what a true STAR is! ⭐

So excited to have participated at the National Association of Public Sector Employees (NASPE) Annual Meeting on behalf of Opportunity@Work. I was able to connect with so many amazing state government leaders who are leading the way in skills based hiring and transforming the labor market to be inclusive of STARs. And what an honor to sit on a panel moderated by Nicole Tucker, MBA, CCP with Bob Lavigna, IPMA-HR SCP, Reid Walsh. The discussion gave much food for thought as we continue to #tearthepaperceiling and rewire the labor market for #STARs #HireSTARs #publicsector #stategovernments #workforcedevelopment

See our CEO Byron Auguste's reflections on MacKenzie Scott’s milestone gift to Opportunity@Work! Read the full letter here: https://lnkd.in/exn7mCAc #TearThePaperCeiling #HireSTARs

Coming up tomorrow, Seattle SHRM's Chapter Meeting on the topic of Skills-Based Hiring - An Action Plan for Getting Started will be led by three amazing panelists! Today, we want to shine a panelist spotlight on Kaysey Clayton, MPA: Kaysey serves as the Coalition Partner Experience Manager for Opportunity@Work. Kaysey joined the organization in August 2022 to help launch the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign, a national awareness campaign working to remove barriers for STARs (workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes). She oversees the engagement of 60+ corporate and nonprofit partners who have joined the Tear the Paper Ceiling coalition to help employers expand their skills-based hiring work and deepen their learnings. Her career has focused on removing barriers to opportunity in a variety of settings, including experiences in both the nonprofit and for profit sectors. She has an undergraduate degree in Human Services from Kennesaw State University, and an MPA (with a focus in nonprofit management) from University of Central Florida. Kaysey lives in Atlanta with her cockapoo, Benji and loves spending time with her family, traveling, and rooting for her favorite sports teams every year! We hope you will join us for this insightful and instructive meeting. If you have not already registered, please drop by the Seattle SHRM July Chapter Meeting information and registration page: https://lnkd.in/gyJcE8Dq We will continue to introduce you to our panelists as we get closer to the event data which is this Thursday July 18th @ 11:30am, so stay tuned! #SkillsBasedHiring #TalentAcquisition #HumanResources #HR #SeattleSHRM

📈 Historically, hiring managers have leaned towards candidates with 4-year degrees, even when more qualified individuals were available. However, industry trends are shifting towards skills-based hiring. 🛠️ Forbes highlights this transformation, emphasizing the growing importance of practical skills over traditional education. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4bHpVo1 At Per Scholas, we're at the forefront of this movement, helping companies identify skill gaps and connect with top-tier talent that surpasses expectations. 🌟 Let's shape the future of hiring together! Connect with our Tech Talent experts today: https://bit.ly/3w3xeaz #SkillsBasedHiring #IndustryTrends