Opportunity@Work
@OpptyatWork
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#TearThePaperCeiling: Let's shatter the myth that no degree equals no skill to open up opportunities for STARs (workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes).
Washington, DC
Joined March 2015
Today, with @AdCouncil and nearly 50 leading organizations, we’re delighted to announce the launch of #TearThePaperCeiling, a national campaign that aims to shatter the myth that no degree means no skill. Visit to join the movement. #HireSTARs
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"Aaliyah Siddiqi, a tech worker from Delaware, was featured on a billboard in Times Square as the face of a national @AdCouncil & Opportunity@Work campaign #TearthePaperCeiling, in partnership with YUPRO. #HireSTARs #SkillsFirst
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We’re delighted to partner with @CareerVillage, a #TearThePaperCeiling partner, to pilot the STARs Coach, an AI widget that will support workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes in navigating their career journey. #HireSTARs #STARsCoach
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There's still time to RSVP for our virtual fireside chat TODAY with @FlatironSchool's CEO Peter Barth and Danielle Guadeloupe-Rojas, Director of Strategic Corporate Partnerships at Opportunity@Work! Grab your seat here: #HireSTARs #SkillsFirst
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As we observe #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the role Black Americans have played in shaping our nation. The 2025 theme, "African Americans and Labor," emphasizes the impact of Black workers across all sectors. See our data story on Black STARs:
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#ICYMI: The first episode of the Paperless Pathways podcast is LIVE! Episode 1 takes us back to the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign’s roots and why it’s reshaping the future of work. #PaperlessPathways #TearThePaperCeiling #STARsMovement #HireSTARs
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The first episode of the #PaperlessPathways podcast is OUT TODAY! Episode 1 takes us back to the #TearThePaperCeiling campaign’s roots and why it’s reshaping the future of work. Stream now: #STARsMovement #HireSTARs
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In 2024 we unveiled our new STARs Public Sector Hub! This resource hub is a place where #publicsector officials can find the tools they need to implement skills-first strategies to address their workforce challenges. Learn more: #HireSTARs
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The goal of our #OneofMillions challenge was to highlight STAR Stories and share the effect that the paper ceiling has on these workers skilled through alternative routes rather than a bachelor's degree. Our winners, YUPRO, submitted 194 STAR stories.
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This paper with @nberpubs by Justin Heck, Blair Corcoran de Castillo, Peter Blair & Papia Debroy examines the impact of #skillsfirst policy commitments by 25 states. #HiresSTARs #SkillsFirst #PublicSector
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Introducing the Paperless Pathways podcast, premiering one week from today! 💥 Save the date: January 29, 2025! 💥 Together, we’ll tear the paper ceiling and unlock the full potential of our workforce. #PaperlessPathways #TearThePaperCeiling #STARsMovement #HireSTARs
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The labor market is broken: millions of Americans are overlooked simply because they don’t have a bachelor’s degree. Learn more in our recent blog by Gina Rosen: #PublicSector #SkillsFirst #HireSTARs
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Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary leader who fought for equality, justice, and love. #MLKDay
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We love @LinkedIn’s new Work Change Report, exploring how #AI is changing work. Our CEO, @byron_auguste shares in this report how AI can help accelerate the shift to a skills-based labor market.
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Join us for an insightful discussion on the big wins in workforce policy from 2024 and what to expect as we head into 2025, hosted with our partners @jfftweets and the @VolckerAlliance. Register here: #PublicSector #SkillsFirst #HireSTARs
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Last week, #tearthepaperceiling partner YUPRO Placement (of @YearUpUnited), Aaliyah, a STAR (worker Skilled Through Alternative Routes rather than a college degree), and Opportunity@Work were featured on a billboard in Times Square, as part of our #OneofMillions Challenge!
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"The film [UNTAPPED] reinforced for me that when we come together, offer grace and opportunity, and create a space for growth and understanding, we don’t just help ourselves and those around us." - Marsay, STAR (Skilled Through Alternative Routes)
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Our own @DebroyPapia joined LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman and Ashley Kennedy for a @LI_learning course, 'How AI Can Expand Economic Opportunity." This course is free to access - watch here!
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25 STATES have taken steps to #tearthepaperceiling by committing to remove unnecessary degree requirements for state jobs. Join the movement: #HireSTARs #PublicSector
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