SAN
DIEGO, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillUp
Coalition, the leading career services platform connecting job
seekers without a college degree with high-quality training and job
opportunities, proudly announces the launch of SkillUp San Diego.
This marks SkillUp's 24th local site and underscores its commitment
to empowering people who are skilled through alternative routes
(STARs) in the San Diego area.
Since its inception in 2020, SkillUp has profoundly impacted the
workforce development landscape. Through its innovative technology
platform, step-by-step career guidance options, and support from
its 100+ partner network, the organization has connected 2.3
million workers to career, training, and job support, generating an
estimated $4.7 billion in increased
wages for workers and delivering a remarkable 234:1 return on
investment for funders.
A Legacy of Success in California
SkillUp has maintained a
strong local presence in California since 2021, partnering with
esteemed organizations such as Goodwill Southern California in
Los Angeles and Opportunity@Work,
Jobs for the Future, and JVS in the Bay Area. These initiatives
were generously supported by the James Irvine Foundation, Sobrato
Philanthropies, and the Workday Foundation, laying a solid
groundwork for the expansion into San
Diego.
Unparalleled Insights and Support for STARs
SkillUp's
expertise in understanding and supporting STARs is unmatched. The
launch of SkillUp San Diego will bring tailored career, training,
and job services to this vibrant community, leveraging SkillUp's
unparalleled insights into worker journeys.
"SkillUp San Diego is a tailored experience that offers a
locally-focused jobs catalog, training opportunities, and coaching
services that enable more seamless career navigation," said
Elissa Salas, Senior Vice President
of Partnerships and Operations at SkillUp. "The goal of these local
sites is to provide those in the region with onramps to good local
jobs and training. As a California
native, I am thrilled SkillUp is enabling job seekers and
upskillers in San Diego with
access to economic advancement."
Join the Movement
As SkillUp expands its footprint,
the organization invites job seekers, employers, and community
partners in San Diego to join the
movement to create meaningful career opportunities and drive
economic growth for all, together.
For more information about SkillUp San Diego and to get
involved, visit www.skillup.org/partners
About SkillUp Coalition
Founded in July
2020, SkillUp Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects
workers with the right tools, resources, and support to make
confident career shifts, find quality living-wage jobs, and
position themselves for promising career growth without the need of
a college degree. Since its launch, SkillUp has connected more than
2.3 million workers to career, training, and job support
nationwide. The coalition brings together more than 100 leading
organizations, including training and education providers,
technology developers, policymakers, employers, and
philanthropies.
SkillUp proudly advocates for an affordable, equitable,
upskilling ecosystem that ensures every worker has high-opportunity
employment. For more information, please visit
www.skillup.org or follow
on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
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