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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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Apprenticeships: What are they

Apprenticeships: What are they

How apprenticeships can break down barriers and send your resume to the top.

Year Up Professional Resources (YUPRO)

Career Resources

Apprenticeships: What are they

Apprenticeships: What are they

Skills Page

Skills Page

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

IBM

Career Resources

Skills Page

Skills Page

Career Certifications

Career Certifications

Flexible online training programs designed to put you on the fast track to jobs in high-growth fields.

Google

Skill Building

Career Certifications

Career Certifications

IDEO U Online Courses

IDEO U Online Courses

Online school that helps build relevant job skills and tools for the workplace.

IDEO

Skill Building

IDEO U Online Courses

IDEO U Online Courses

Green Jobs Now

Green Jobs Now

Content series with training programs preparing jobseekers with in-demand skills.

Working Nation

Career Resources

Green Jobs Now

Green Jobs Now

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

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