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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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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

Skills Accelerator

Skills Accelerator

Equip jobseekers with tech skills through a sponsored upskilling program.

Cognizant

Skill Building

Skills Accelerator

Skills Accelerator

Training Accelerator Programs

Training Accelerator Programs

Free online programs that teach skills to boost employability.

Generation USA

Skill Building

Training Accelerator Programs

Training Accelerator Programs

Skills Page

Skills Page

Information on skills assessment, training, events and tools to help job seekers.

IBM

Career Resources

Skills Page

Skills Page

I Want That Job!

I Want That Job!

Videos of promising career paths for early-career workers of all education levels.

Working Nation

Career Resources

I Want That Job!

I Want That Job!

Hire Heroes Job Board

Hire Heroes Job Board

Job board with available jobs, training and events for military job seekers.

Hire Heroes

Veteran Career Resources

Hire Heroes Job Board

Hire Heroes Job Board

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