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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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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

STARs Coach by CareerVillage

STARs Coach by CareerVillage

Meet STARs Coach: Supercharge your job search and navigate the job market with confidence — for free

CareerVillage

Career Resources

Tools

STARs Coach by CareerVillage

STARs Coach by CareerVillage

Tallo

Tallo

Tallo is the leader in sourcing a diverse group of future and early career talent.

Tallo

Career Resources

Tallo

Tallo

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

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

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