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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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General Assembly Catalog

General Assembly Catalog

General Assembly offers a variety of full-time, part-time, flexible, and on-demand courses.

General Assembly

Trainings & Certifications

General Assembly Catalog

General Assembly Catalog

SkillUp Job Board

SkillUp Job Board

Full-time jobs that don't require a degree

SkillUp

Job Boards

SkillUp Job Board

SkillUp Job Board

STARs Job Search Toolkit

STARs Job Search Toolkit

Find the right role, show your skills, and land the job you deserve.

Opportunity@Work

Tools

STARs Job Search Toolkit

STARs Job Search Toolkit

Merit America Course Catalog

Merit America Course Catalog

Gain industry-recognized credentials in 14 weeks without quitting your day job.

Merit America

Trainings & Certifications

Merit America Course Catalog

Merit America Course Catalog

The Skills Matcher

The Skills Matcher

D101 Rate yourself on 40 key workplace skills. The Skills Matcher will show you career options.

CareerOneStop

Career Exploration

The Skills Matcher

The Skills Matcher

LinkedIn: 5 steps that can help you tell your story and find a job

LinkedIn: 5 steps that can help you tell your story and find a job

Learn how to share your professional story, highlight your skills, grow your network, find jobs and more.

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Playbooks

LinkedIn: 5 steps that can help you tell your story and find a job

LinkedIn: 5 steps that can help you tell your story and find a job

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