You Can Help Tear the Paper Ceiling
Every day, millions of workers are shut out of good jobs, while employers struggle to find the right hires for open roles.
The problem is fixable -- but we need your help.
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We believe the skills you have matter more than where you got them
Opportunity@Work is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing economic opportunities for the more than 70 million U.S. workers who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) instead of through a bachelor’s degree.
We teamed up with the Ad Council to raise awareness of STARs and the paper ceiling through this national campaign.
What Your Donation Supports
Your donation directly fuels the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign — a national effort reaching millions of employers, STARs, and policymakers to raise awareness, shift hiring norms, and open access to more higher-wage jobs. Donations help us:
Expand the reach of our advertising to new platforms – like this partnership with the Atlantic on Instagram.
Bring in new media partners to launch fresh, creative ideas – like Timm Chiusano, an influencer (and STAR) sharing his thoughts on YouTube.
Amplify the voices and stories of STARs across the country – like Aliyah, whose story lit up Times Square, NYC.
The Impact So Far
