SkillUp's Remote Jobs Catalog: A Game-Changer for Non-Degree Holders

SkillUp's Remote Jobs Catalog: A Game-Changer for Non-Degree Holders

SkillUp Coalition, the leading career services platform connecting job seekers without a college degree with high-quality training and job opportunities, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its dedicated remote jobs catalog.

<br><figure> <img title="SkillUp proudly advocates for an affordable, equitable, upskilling ecosystem that ensures every worker has high-opportunity employment. Launched in September 2023, SkillUp's remote job catalog is unlike others. The free platform makes it easier to find promising jobs by only showing you the best opportunities that don't require a college degree, offer livable wages, are easy to train or upskill into and have growth opportunities. Learn more at www.skillup.org." src="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2490937/SkillUp_Coalition.jpg?w=350"> <figcaption>SkillUp proudly advocates for an affordable, equitable, upskilling ecosystem that ensures every worker has high-opportunity employment.</figcaption> </figure><br>

Since its launch in September 2023, the catalog, supported by the Truist Foundation and Gitlab Foundation, has witnessed remarkable growth:

• 168,000 visitors
• 31,000 user profiles
• 2,250 remote job placements
• 88,128 remote job postings

The catalog has proven to be an essential resource for individuals skilled through alternative routes (STARs) seeking remote opportunities that do not require a degree across industries such as business, healthcare, IT and tech, logistics, and manufacturing.

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Impact at Scale

83% of all job referrals made by SkillUp since September 2023 were for remote positions, with top employers like United Health, CVS, BuildWithin, State Farm, and Travelers Insurance listing roles in the catalog.

SkillUp's remote user base is diverse, with 72% being women, 60% younger than 35 years old, and 73% earning less than $40,000. The platform also serves 67% who identify as people of color, including 47% who identify as Black or Latino. Data shows that users engaging with remote job opportunities report higher levels of confidence and career path awareness than those interacting solely with place-based roles.

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Looking Ahead

As SkillUp continues to scale, remote opportunities will remain a cornerstone of the organization's strategy to support STARs in accessing high-opportunity, high-demand careers. SkillUp is committed to expanding career resources for STARs and connecting industries with well-trained workers possessing not only the required skills but also ambition.