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Transforming Learning into Actionable Impact
We strive to be at the forefront of innovation and to deliver measurable results through our tenacious and endless curiosity.
Our Learning and Impact Lab advances individuals skilled through alternative routes (STARs) through action research, worker journey insights and transformative success stories of workers attaining economic mobility.
By leveraging our comprehensive platform analytics, STARs feedback and a coalition of partners who serve STARs directly, we improve products and services and drive collective systems change across the workforce ecosystem.
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Steven Lee, CEO, SkillUp Coalition
"At SkillUp, we strive to be data-driven, heart-led."
We are thrilled to lead a “worker-first” learning agenda backed by data and action research, which we believe is essential in the field. Our Learning and Impact Lab leverages SkillUp’s unique capabilities to drive innovation and actionable “worker-first” insights for the workforce ecosystem. It utilizes our internal expertise, real-time platform and campaign analytics, qualitative research, and partnerships with leading organizations, positioning us to adapt to the shifting marketplace and drive systemic change.
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Bridging the Skills Gap: Insights from the Non-Degree Credential Conversation
Join Our Virtual Webinar: April 23rd at 1pm ET
How Three Mission-Driven Platforms Are Transforming Non-Degree Pathways for Youth
Nearly half of high school students say they feel unprepared to make informed career decisions, and millions of youth are disconnected from both work and education. As the job market evolves, young people need better access to career pathways that lead to high-opportunity jobs.
Join leaders from SkillUp, the Schultz Family Foundation, American Student Assistance (ASA) and Willow Education — organizations that have collectively served over 3 million young people — as they discuss how technology, collaboration, and targeted investment are helping young job seekers build careers with real growth potential.
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Keep a pulse on SkillUp and STARs with our monthly newsletter. Subscribe if you’re looking for data, strategies and inspiration culminating in success stories of people transforming their lives and careers. Here are our most recent releases:
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About SkillUp
Our staff and coalition partners are contributing time, energy and resources to provide the best upskilling and career resources to workers across the country.
What we've accomplished thus far is a direct result of our Core Values:
- Champion Worker-First
- Empower Impact
- Embrace Collaboration
- Exemplify Curiosity
- Embody Accountability
