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STARs are Rising

You are not alone! There’s a growing movement to recognize the skills and potential of the 70+ million STARs like you - workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes, rather than a bachelor’s degree. In fact, 4 million STARs have already torn the paper ceiling, proving that STARs have the skills for jobs that pay over $70,000/year. Here you’ll find profiles of some of those STARs to inspire you, resources to help you find higher-wage jobs or build new skills, and other ways you can help tear the paper ceiling while advancing your career.

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STARs are All Around Us

Get inspired by stories of STARs and companies tearing the paper ceiling, then create a custom story card to share your own story on social media. Every story matters, especially yours.

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SkillUp Career & Training Resources

SkillUp Career & Training Resources

Free and low-cost training programs, career coaching, job tips & more!

SkillUp Coalition

Career Resources

SkillUp Career & Training Resources

SkillUp Career & Training Resources

WGU Program Catalog

WGU Program Catalog

Online school with career-aligned bachelor's and master's degrees.

Western Governor's University

Skill Building

WGU Program Catalog

WGU Program Catalog

Career Explorer

Career Explorer

A tool to uncover career paths by matching your skills to thousands of job titles.

LinkedIn

Career Resources

Career Explorer

Career Explorer

Dash Online Course

Dash Online Course

Free online courses teaching basics of software engineering and web development

General Assembly

Skill Building

Dash Online Course

Dash Online Course

NPower Course Catalog

NPower Course Catalog

Tuition-FREE program offers skills and coaching to jumpstart your career.

NPower

Skill Building

NPower Course Catalog

NPower Course Catalog

Continuing Education Catalog

Continuing Education Catalog

Online catalog of continuing education and workforce classes.

Northern Virginia Community College

Skill Building

Continuing Education Catalog

Continuing Education Catalog

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