Remote job catalog curates thousands of
high-quality, vetted remote roles for job seekers without a
degree
SAN
FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillUp
Coalition, a national collaboration of nonprofits, training
providers, and employers, in partnership with Truist Foundation,
today announced the launch of a remote job catalog tailored to
support individuals who have less than a four-year degree and are
skilled through alternative routes (STARs). Supported by a
$1.5 million grant from Truist
Foundation, this mission-driven initiative aims to provide access
to high-quality remote job opportunities with competitive wages,
educational prospects, and pathways for career advancement.
Nearly 6,000 remote roles are refreshed
daily to align with job quality standards, market trends, and
industry demands.
Amidst the changing landscape of work and the demand for
flexible working opportunities, SkillUp Coalition and Truist
Foundation aim to build awareness in both urban and rural
communities around the breadth of high-opportunity remote jobs that
do not require higher education degrees. The newly launched catalog
surfaces nearly 6,000 vetted remote roles, refreshed daily, to
ensure alignment with job quality standards, market trends, and
industry demands. With a steadfast commitment to access,
particularly for job seekers living in rural areas, this
collaboration aspires to grow the catalog to 10,000 remote jobs in
the upcoming months. In addition to remote job access, SkillUp
visitors can also explore local and national in-person roles,
short-term training programs, career and coaching resources, and
more.
"At SkillUp Coalition, we believe that talent is universal, but
opportunity is not. Our partnership with Truist Foundation allows
us to bridge this gap by offering remote job opportunities that can
transform lives and empower individuals, regardless of their
geographic location or educational background," said Steve Lee, CEO at SkillUp. "And what's crucial
is that we've built the remote jobs catalog exclusively for - and
to the benefit of - STARs and individuals without college degrees.
By curating opportunities and ensuring that these remote jobs not
only provide living wages but also offer educational pathways and
growth potential, we are reshaping the future of work for thousands
and delivering on our SkillUp mission to support 100,000
high-opportunity job placements by 2025."
The curated remote job catalog represents roles primarily in,
but not limited to, technology, business, and healthcare. Each job
listing undergoes scrutiny to uphold salary transparency,
advancement opportunities, and suitability for individuals without
college degrees. The catalog prioritizes positions that offer
learning opportunities, certifications, and potential for career
progression. It also easily connects users to training programs,
work style preferences, and skills that may be required for certain
positions.
"Truist Foundation is proud to collaborate with SkillUp
Coalition in this transformative initiative that aligns with our
commitment to building career pathways to economic mobility,"
stated Lynette Bell, president of
Truist Foundation. "Through this catalog, we are enabling
individuals in rural areas to access remote jobs that are
well-suited to their skills but also provide avenues for ongoing
personal, professional, and community development."
For more information about the remote job catalog and how to
access these opportunities, please visit here.
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
high-opportunity employment. Since its founding, SkillUp has
connected more than 1.6 million workers to career, training, and
job support nationwide.
The coalition brings together over 100 leading organizations
including training and education providers, technology developers,
policymakers, employers, and philanthropies. SkillUp has also
joined more than 30 corporate and nonprofit partners to champion
the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign and the 50% of American workers
who are STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes).
In addition to its national reach, SkillUp operates local
partnerships in Atlanta,
Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Eastern
Kentucky, Florida,
Louisiana, Los Angeles, Northern Nevada, New
York City, Ohio, and
Philadelphia. Additional sites
will launch in Phoenix, Charlotte,
and D.C. before the end of 2023.
For more information, please visit www.skillup.org or
follow on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
About Truist Foundation
Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's
(NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and
communities. Established in 2020, the foundation makes strategic
investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the
communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality
of life. Truist Foundation's grants and activities focus on
building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening
small businesses. Learn more at
Truist.com/Purpose/Truist-Foundation.
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