Ready for Work

45 - Skilled Through Alternative Routes - Why STARs Matter to the Workforce


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Join us in Episode 45 to discover a groundbreaking partnership between ACT and Opportunity at Work. Georgia Gillette, VP of Strategic Alliances at Opportunity at Work, shares insights on STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) and the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign. Discover the challenges faced by STARs, the impact of hiring misperceptions, and the mission to bridge the gap between job opportunities and workforce skills. Explore the data-driven strategies, success stories, and a comprehensive playbook aimed at closing skill gaps with STARs.

  • Guest: Georgia Gillette, VP of Strategic Alliances, Opportunity at Work
  • Transcript of Episode 45
  • Tear the Paper Ceiling Campaign
  • STARs Hiring Playbook
  • STARs Tear the Paper Ceiling PSA Video
  • STARs Success Story:  LaShana Lewis
  • STARs Success Story:  IBM
  • ACT Work Ready Communities
  • ACT Workforce Solutions
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    Ready for WorkBy Jasen Jones, ACT Work Ready Communities

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