Yes. SkillUp Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit career platform. We partner with more than 150 organizations to connect workers to quality jobs, short-term training, and free career tools.
Curious about how it works? Check out this video.
No. Creating a profile, exploring career paths, browsing training programs and resources, and using our job board are all free.
The best first step is to create a free profile. You’ll unlock access to our career catalog, training programs, and curated job listings.
Upskilling means learning new skills or earning credentials that help you move into higher-paying, more stable jobs. SkillUp highlights affordable training and “earn and learn” programs that help you gain skills quickly.
SkillUp is not a traditional job board. Our team researches and vets every career, training program, and job listing to highlight opportunities that:
SkillUp is not an employer or recruiter. We curate jobs from trusted sources and partners to make sure they meet our standards. You’ll always apply directly with the employer.
SkillUp offers free group career coaching sessions, but we do not provide individual 1:1 coaching at this time.
SkillUp’s career section shows in-demand jobs that don’t require a 4-year degree. Each career card includes:
Start with the work style quiz. It helps match your personality and preferences to work environments and careers that may fit you well. From there, explore our career, training, and job catalogs to find paths that align with your goals.
SkillUp only features careers that meet our standards for growth, pay, and accessibility. If a job title isn’t listed, it may not meet these standards, or our team may not have researched it yet.
Yes. Many SkillUp users are mid-career workers looking for a change. Our career and training resources highlight fast-growing industries that welcome transferable skills.
Our training catalog includes low-cost, short-term programs that connect directly to high-opportunity jobs. Most programs:
You’ll also find apprenticeships and “earn and learn” programs that pay you while you train.
First, explore careers you’re interested in and review the skills or credentials required.
Then, use our filters to sort training programs by cost, length, schedule (full-time or part-time), and format (online or in-person).
Yes. Many programs in our catalog are apprenticeships or earn and learn opportunities, where you receive a paycheck while gaining skills. Look for opportunities that say “Pays You.”
While SkillUp doesn’t provide aid directly, you can use the financial aid filter in our catalog to find programs that offer scholarships, grants, or other support.
Not all. Many programs are fully online, but others are in-person or hybrid. You can filter by format in the training catalog.
Most programs last from a few weeks to under a year, depending on the credential. You can filter by program length to fit your timeline.
SkillUp does not run the programs listed. If you applied and haven’t received a response, contact the training provider directly through their website. If you’ve already tried that, email us at info@skillup.org and we can help connect you.
Our job board only shows roles that:
We also highlight verified employer partners who share our mission of supporting upskilling.
SkillUp job listings fall into two categories:
Yes. Use our remote jobs filter to see work-from-home opportunities. If you’re missing skills listed in a posting, check our training catalog for affordable online programs to help you qualify.
SkillUp focuses on several fast-growing industries where workers can find living wages and career growth without a degree:
“Earn and Learn” jobs pay you while you gain skills and credentials. They are full-time, don’t require a degree, and include benefits. Examples include:
We provide access to curated listings and training, but getting hired depends on the employer. We do, however, guide you toward careers with strong hiring demand.
Jobs change daily. Because our job board pulls directly from employer feeds, a role may close once an employer fills it. If you saved a job that’s no longer available, check back for new listings in the same career path.
It depends on the role and industry. Some jobs in healthcare, transportation, or childcare may require background checks. Details are listed in the employer’s posting.
