ACT Ready for Work
Podcast Episode 45
Skilled Through Alternative Routes - Why STARs Matter to the Workforce
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Join us in Episode 45 to discover a groundbreaking cooperation between ACT and Opportunity@Work. Georgia Gillette, vice president of strategic alliances at Opportunity@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.
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Resources
Skilled Through Alternative Routes—Why STARs Matter to the Workforce
Opportunity@Work
Tear the Paper Ceiling Campaign
STARs Hiring Playbook
STARs Tear the Paper Ceiling PSA Video
STARs Success Story: LaShana Lewis
STARs Success Story: IBM Apprenticeship
ACT Work Ready Communities
ACT Workforce Solutions
Georgia Gillette
Vice President of Strategic Alliances, Opportunity@Work