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STARs are Rising

You are not alone! There’s a growing movement to recognize the skills and potential of the 70+ million STARs like you - workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes, rather than a bachelor’s degree. In fact, 4 million STARs have already torn the paper ceiling, proving that STARs have the skills for jobs that pay over $70,000/year. Here you’ll find profiles of some of those STARs to inspire you, resources to help you find higher-wage jobs or build new skills, and other ways you can help tear the paper ceiling while advancing your career.

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STARs are All Around Us

Get inspired by stories of STARs and companies tearing the paper ceiling, then create a custom story card to share your own story on social media. Every story matters, especially yours.

STARs Resource Library

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Dash Online Course

Dash Online Course

Free online courses teaching basics of software engineering and web development

General Assembly

Skill Building

Dash Online Course

Dash Online Course

Skills Build Online

Skills Build Online

A free resource that offers tech trainings for job skills, courses, and credentials.

IBM

Skill Building

Skills Build Online

Skills Build Online

UpSkill Guide

UpSkill Guide

A guide full of resources and links for every stage of your career journey.

SKillUp

Tools

UpSkill Guide

UpSkill Guide

Big Future

Big Future

Helps highschool students find the path to their future through career exploration.

College Board

Career Resources

Big Future

Big Future

NPower Course Catalog

NPower Course Catalog

Tuition-FREE program offers skills and coaching to jumpstart your career.

NPower

Skill Building

NPower Course Catalog

NPower Course Catalog

Apprenticeships: What are they

Apprenticeships: What are they

How apprenticeships can break down barriers and send your resume to the top.

Year Up Professional Resources (YUPRO)

Career Resources

Apprenticeships: What are they

Apprenticeships: What are they

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