SkillUp Coalition

As shared in our newly released five-year Impact Report, by 2030, SkillUp aims to unlock opportunities for 10 million STARs, helping 1 million STARs secure high-opportunity jobs, for a total of $500 billion in lifetime earnings. Transforming futures and driving lasting change across the workforce, economy and communities. To achieve our goals, we will be: Regionally Focused As we look to 2030, we are laser-focused on building local workforce solutions and partnerships that work. We strive to deliver a personalized and curated program collection for every STAR and scale to the Top 100 MSAs. No matter the size of the community, this local-first approach ensures that workers have access to opportunities that align with their region’s workforce needs and economic realities. Partnership Enabled By 2030, our deepened, scaled partnerships will provide authentic human connection to enhance engagement, accelerate growth and expand our reach to new audiences. SkillUp aims to build regional and national collaborations to co-create aligned solutions, enhance innovation, and further brand confidence. It’s an air game (technology) and ground game (support) strategy that allows SkillUp to serve at scale, humanly. Technology Forward Our 2030 product approach centers on three core fronts: Human-Centered AI, Data as a Catalyst for Change, and Trusted Guidance & Personalization. We have always been technology first. We now anchor on being technology-forward. This means using technology not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for equity and innovation. Read more about our 2030 Vision: https://vist.ly/32m3i #SkillUp #Impact #WorkforceDevelopment #2030Vision #5YearsOfImpact

We’ve always been technology first. We now anchor on being technology forward. This means using technology not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for equity and innovation. Our 2030 product approach focuses on three core fronts: Human-Centered AI: Advancing from static web experiences to Agentic AI through emerging technologies like MCP and Agent2Agent protocols—unlocking dynamic, personalized, and proactive support at scale. Data as a Catalyst of Change: As a data steward, integrating high-impact datasets—like the American Opportunity Index and Credential Value Index—into our platform to surface high-quality, high-opportunity career pathways for STARs. Simultaneously, exporting our own data and product catalogs to support the tools and strategies of mission-aligned partners across the workforce ecosystem. Additionally, collaborating with data aggregators such as CredLens, Opportunity Insights, Credential Engine, and SkillsFWD, aims to incorporate validated employment and wage outcomes for short-term credentials, enhancing our ability to deliver personalized, evidence-based guidance that leads to stronger outcomes for workers. Trusted Guidance & Personalization: Delivering high-quality information and personalized “For You” experiences that help STARs navigate their career paths, build social capital and navigate new technologies with confidence. Learn more about our 2030 Vision in our newly-released Impact Report: https://vist.ly/44mp3

AI is reshaping the labor market and driving demand for hybrid roles that blend both AI skills and durable skills like communication, critical thinking and collaboration. A recent study by OpenAI showed that 1 in 3 ChatGPT users are using it for work-related inquiries. AI-related skills across any role have significant salary premiums and are increasingly required far beyond traditional tech roles in industries like business, healthcare, marketing, and other industries. How will individuals skilled through alternative routes (STARs) be impacted by these advancements in technology and how will the new tech affect jobs? The specific behavior from SkillUp users helps illustrate and inform what is needed for jobseekers as they choose their training or career path. See our learnings in-action in our December Pulse Newsletter below:

A Letter to Our Community from SkillUp CEO, Steven Lee “In Summer 2020, the world looked very different. ChatGPT didn’t exist, COVID was everywhere, and millions of workers were out of jobs. From that chaos, a crew of big thinkers launched SkillUp Coalition with a bold goal: to help people find new skills, better jobs, and a clearer path forward. Today, we’re stronger than ever. We’re honored to stand by our name: a coalition that’s grown to 150+ partners working together for collective impact. We’re thrilled to have a team committed to our mission and our worker-first values. And most importantly, we’re proud of the impact we’ve had for individuals skilled through alternative routes (STARs) across the country: nearly 4 million workers supported, an estimated 166,000 users who attained jobs and increased lifetime earnings by $11.2 billion. If you know anything about SkillUp, we don't rest on our laurels. We’re proud of the impact we’ve had in the past five years, but the past is certainly not our prologue. The world of work—particularly for STARs—is changing at light speed shifts in policy, how people consume content, and of course, AI. So we need to move at a similar pace, anticipating “where the puck is going” and planning our growth, and lines in the sand about the future, accordingly. Looking back, and looking forward: that's the theme of this Impact Report....” 🧭 Read the full letter and see where we’re heading next in our 2025 Impact Report here: https://isu.pub/He6woXf

We know many workers are motivated and ambitious — they often just need the space and guidance to reflect on what matters most. That’s why SkillUp is piloting new workshops with nXu Education designed to help workers explore what drives them, reconnect with their purpose, and build renewed motivation for their career journey. Share this workshop with your networks. It’s a simple, high-impact resource to help workers build confidence and direction before they pursue training or new roles. Participants who join will get to: -Identify what motivates and energizes them -Explore their strengths and long-term goals -Build a clearer sense of purpose that they can use to guide their career This workshop is open to any worker looking for clarity, confidence, and direction — and it’s completely free. #DiscoverYourPurpose #VirtualWorkshop #CareerCoaching #SkillUp

Each month, we use data and insights to measure our impact and inform how we can create systematic change across the worker ecosystem. When we bring worker data and product analytics to the forefront, we are better able to implement features on our platform that align with user demand. Findings from our three-times-a-year Pulse Survey create shared learnings of what we know and how it informs what is next for the SkillUp platform. Our most recent survey results from October provide valuable insights into STARs. They offer a glimpse into how STARs are utilizing the SkillUp platform and its resources, while also showcasing hundreds of stories that illustrate their journeys toward achieving high-opportunity employment. Dive into this month's findings now!