Opportunity@Work
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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).
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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 https://t.co/zKCgs4NFac to join the movement. #HireSTARs
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In Chicago, unnecessary degree requirements were quietly shutting out nearly 2 million skilled workers, including veterans and workers of color, despite the fact that most city jobs didn’t actually require a degree. (2/2)
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From a billboard to City Hall, this is what systems change looks like. This case study shows how data, storytelling, and coalition advocacy came together to tear the paper ceiling: https://t.co/XOH34UJ5S5
#TearThePaperCeiling #SkillsFirst #HireSTARs #Chicago (1/2)
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Take a road trip with us across these states for today's #2025Wrapped to learn how these states are accelerating opportunities for STARs. (2/2)
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Five state governments joined forces to make skills-first talent practices a reality with the launch of "Transformers in the Public Sector" – a first-of-its-kind cohort led by Opportunity@Work. Learn more: https://t.co/iR1UloyWWU
#HireSTARs (1/2)
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We're delighted to see Howard J. Grossman shout-out to Opportunity@Work in shaping Pennsylvania's labor market future. Read the article: https://t.co/olEOE2uIsT
#SkillsFirst #STARs #RegionalEconomy #OpportunityAtWork
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What is the status of the labor market in the nation and the Pocono-Northeast? Is this market keeping up with the needs of its citizens? What has the pandemic done to the region’s labor supply? The…
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40,486 people pledged to Tear The Paper Ceiling in 2025. But we’re not done yet. Let’s send a clear message that it’s time to tear the paper ceiling. Sign the pledge: https://t.co/5nGfBQBMxV
#TearThePaperCeiling #SkillsFirst #HireSTARs
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✨Government as Employer Playbook https://t.co/fO2P8FDv5n ✨STARs Job Search Toolkit https://t.co/OCjZ1k3g0p ✨You’re a STAR https://t.co/31cpZQcPea ✨AI Guide for STAR Inclusion https://t.co/H8dSl2H55w ✨Business Case for Skills-Based Hiring https://t.co/QQPx7mNA6R (2/2)
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As we wrap the year, here are the most-used, most-shared, and most-impactful resources that helped employers, STARs, and policymakers build equitable pathways in 2025. View our resources: https://t.co/KfOFPi6vZQ
#OAWWrapped2025 #SkillsFirst #STARs #TearThePaperCeiling (1/2)
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- Louisiana State Civil Service: https://t.co/JV6WOARTZX - Microsoft: https://t.co/jLT1qBR6xN (2/2)
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2025 was a milestone year for Opportunity@Work. Across public and private sectors, forward-thinking employers proved that skills-first hiring is more than a trend, it’s a powerful engine of opportunity. Here are two of the most viewed case studies from our work this year.
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Paperless Pathways Podcast is back and we’re kicking things off with one of the most urgent conversations in the workforce today: New Jobs, New Rules: How AI is Rewriting Career Paths Listen now: https://t.co/WmnRKt7RIt
#PaperlessPathways #TearThePaperCeiling #HireSTARs
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The skills-first movement isn't slowing down – it's accelerating. And the data proves it. Join us in tearing the paper ceiling. Because when we recognize skills wherever they're learned, everybody wins. #TearThePaperCeiling #HireSTARs #WorkforceDevelopment
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The Government as Employer Playbook spotlights strategies, stories, and proven practices for hiring STARs. 🌟 Read the Playbook → Sign up for the STARs Public Sector Hub to stay ahead. 🔗 Download now: https://t.co/fO2P8FE2UV
#STARsPublicSectorHub #HireSTARs #SkillsFirst
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This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for everyone working to Tear the Paper Ceiling; especially our coalition partners who are opening doors based on skills, not outdated barriers. #TearThePaperCeiling #HireSTARs #SkillsFirst
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Our Government as Employer Playbook turns insights into action for public sector HR teams building equitable hiring pathways for STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes). 🔗 Download now: https://t.co/fO2P8FDv5n
#HireSTARs #SkillsFirst
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💛 If her message inspires you, consider donating through the link below to help amplify more STAR stories and open more doors for workers across the country. Donate here: https://t.co/88YNYDmdGr
#TearThePaperCeiling #ChampionSTARsVoices
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“Don’t let a degree requirement define your potential.” — Kelly Help more STARs like Kelly get seen and supported. Donate here: https://t.co/88YNYDmLvZ
#TearThePaperCeiling #ChampionSTARsVoices
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🌟 This week, we’re raising funds to help more STARs get the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve. Your gift helps us expand programs, share stories, and create lasting change. Donate here: https://t.co/88YNYDmLvZ
#TearThePaperCeiling #ChampionSTARVoices
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When companies hear stories like Ivan's, they stop screening for credentials and start recognizing skills. ✨ Help more STARs open doors. Donate today. https://t.co/88YNYDmdGr
#TearThePaperCeiling #ChampionSTARVoices
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