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

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Ready for Work

Jasen Jones, ACT Work Ready Communities

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We all have a stake in making our communities more competitive. Closing the skills gap and driving economic growth starts at the grassroots level. Tune into the Ready for Work podcast for a discussion about strengthening the workforce ecosystem. Make ACT Ready for Work your go-to source for ideas to revolutionize your workforce. Provided by the experts. Curated by ACT. Learn more at act.org/readyforworkpodcast

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

Ready for Work

31 minutes 3 seconds

1 year ago

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

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.