Are you a veteran who is looking to add to your skillset or find a new career? Know that you have already gained a vast skill set from your years of service, and these skills can not only be used in a variety of industries, but are in-demand! Learn more about...
Congratulations! You’ve perfected new skills, wrote an amazing job application, applied for a great opportunity, and the employer decided to move forward with your application. You now have one last hurdle: the job interview. SkillUp’s top 5 tips on how to ace any...
The current job market has seen a major shift in the last few years. Employers today are taking a closer look at skills over degrees. New roles are being created every month and employers need skilled workers to fill them! Industries like healthcare, business, and...
Your resume and LinkedIn profile hold a lot of power when job hunting—they are more than just tools for showcasing your experience. When you upload your resume to an online job hunting website like Indeed or Glassdoor, open positions will be matched based on your...
While you are on your job search, you may find you need experience to land the job, but you need the job to gain the experience. Don’t feel discouraged; there are ways to not only gain experience but also gain confidence to apply for that next job! Volunteering...
Tip #1: Create a RoutineWhen you are working remotely, you have the freedom to work from wherever you want to, away from distractions that you might experience in an office. However, establishing a structured remote environment will help you stay productive. Create a...
Are you finding yourself getting caught up in your job and other obligations and not being able to work towards your dream career? SkillUp’s Earn and Learn employers are actively hiring for roles, and each employer offers learning as a benefit in their benefits...
Learning new skills can be just the right opportunity to get your foot in the door of a desired company, especially during a career shift. Not only is learning new skills a perfect way to show employers that you are dedicated and committed to your future, but it is...
Changing Careers Is Exciting But It Can Present Challenges - Learn Best Practices For Overcoming Those Challenges Making a decision to change careers can be both exciting and challenging. There can be a fear of the unknown when you venture outside of your comfort...
We hear about different mindsets when it comes to both professional and personal aspects of our lives. So how can we harness the power of our mindset to empower and motivate us to build skills and make confident career shifts? Understanding a Growth Mindset A...
Have you considered adding new skills to your skillset? Have you thought of taking online learning, or a certification program to sharpen your skills? Do you find yourself not being able to commit the time due to other responsibilities (life, work, family, etc)? ...
We know you hear it all the time - having a strong resume that clearly presents your skills and qualifications for a job is what ultimately improves your chances in the candidate pool and can get you a call back for an interview. But it can be difficult to figure out...
When any year comes to a close, we are filled with a level of excitement in us that only seems to be surreal at this time of year. Excitement for a sense of new beginnings, a brand new chapter. This can be one of the most helpful parts of this time of year. With 12...
Since the reopening of workplaces and the emergence of highly transferable variants of the Coronavirus, the threat to workers in big or small companies is ongoing. The Biden administration released details of a sweeping mandate they are calling the “vaccine or test...
We hear the term "On-The-Job Training" used in certain industries, but what exactly does this term mean and how can it benefit your career? On-the-job training is not limited to one industry. It can be found in any industry that has seen success in training employees...
First impressions really are everything and this holds true when you are going through the interview process. You want to make sure you make a good impression but sometimes questions come up that can be confusing or throw you a curveball. From answering where you see...
Want to learn new skills and get training for a new career but short on time? SkillUp has you covered! Many of our programs can be completed in as short as three months and online and at your own convenience . Our partner training programs will teach you new skills to...
Missed our coaching sessions? Take a look below at our most recent coaching sessions. Learn how to maximize your current job search, identify your skills and how they translate to your desired career, and much more! SkillUp is partnered with career coaching...
Did you know? SkillUp has an exclusive career journey resource page? You may have not seen it before because it is not on our main web page experience. If you have taken our questionnaire and been matched with jobs that fit your experience, you may have created a...
As we celebrate the one year anniversary of SkillUp, we sat down with our Executive Director to reflect back on what the organization has accomplished in this past year, learn what compelled him to join SkillUp, and learn about where SkillUp is headed in the future....
Making a decision to change careers or reassess your career can be confusing, intimidating, and even daunting. Quite often, the hardest part can be getting started. You may see jobs and careers that look like a good fit for you but knowing where to start, and how to...
Did you know? SkillUp has over 10 healthcare training pathways in our network. The healthcare industry has remained resilient through the pandemic and is seeing continued growth and stability. This is in part due to the shift in patient care needs, the demand for...
Did you know SkillUp brings together over 60 world-class organizations in our ecosystem?Founded in 2020, SkillUp Coalition is a nonprofit composed of over 60 training and education providers, employers, tech firms, and philanthropies. SkillUp is dedicated to helping...
In our last blog, we broke down how to work from home in a traditional route. In this series, we will explore another route to remote work. This blog will explain how to learn new skills and contract out your skills. What is an Independent Contractor? You might have...
What is Earn and LearnSkillUp is committed to providing career growth for frontline workers to pivot into secure, stable industries. Our platform lists hundreds of free and low-cost training programs in a variety of fields. These flexible programs are intended to be...
Information Technology: The industry for problem solversThinking about switching careers? Do you enjoy tackling issues related to technology, troubleshooting, and problem-solving? IT might be just the industry for you! But what skills are required to enter this...
Databases are everywhere and there is a high demand for manpower to manage themDo you ever wonder how when you call your credit card company or cell phone company for customer service, they are able to hold so much information about you and your history with them in...
Work From Home.. Solving The MysteryWe know you have heard the term before, especially over the course of this last year with the momentous shift toward remote work that resulted from the pandemic. But how exactly do you find an industry that allows you to work from...
Health care continues to be one of the top recession-proof industries. Learn how Lupe transitioned from working as a banquet server, to becoming a medical billing specialist at Kaiser Permanente. Deciding to make a change for a secure futureLupe grew up in the Napa...
The journey to re-launch your career begins with a single step Making a decision to learn new skills and upskill into a new career path is no small feat. Upskilling is a journey that requires time and dedication, but with the proper support, the road to your...
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