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Free and Confidential Career Support

Get free, confidential support from trained peer counselors through Empower Work. Whether you're exploring a career change, navigating challenges at work, or need general guidance, we're here to help.

To access a counselor, text SkillUp to 510-674-1414 (or click directly on the number to populate a text) for free, confidential support. 

LIVE trained peer counselors are available to support you Monday - Friday, 7am-7pm PT.

Don't know what to ask?

Here are some texts to get you started:

"I've sent hundreds of applications but don't get responses. Can you help me identify why?"

"I don't make enough at my current job. I don't know what to do."

"I keep getting interviews, but never land the job. What am I doing wrong?"

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Supporting Workers with Free Career Coaching

SkillUp is proud to partner with Empower Work to support our workers with their careers. Start a chat by texting 510-674-1414, and we'll connect you with a trained peer counselor within 2 minutes.

Talk to real people - working professionals who have gone through selection and training. A peer counselor will introduce themselves, ask questions, and reflect with you. To protect your privacy, please don’t share personally identifiable information about your workplace or coworkers.

Get support, not directions. You know yourself and the situation best. We’re here to be your thought partner and sounding board so you can find your path forward. Sometimes it may mean taking a walk on your break. Other times it might mean talking to your manager, beginning a job search, reporting the situation, or collectively organizing with other workers.