Our Impact
Our newly released Impact Report illustrates key learnings, milestones, and metrics from the first two years of our coalition, June 2020 – June 2022.
WHO IT’S FOR
Whether you are a philanthropic partner, employer, training provider, local intermediary, tech firm, or job seeker, we invite you to learn about our work at SkillUp. Then, share with your networks!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
This report highlights the work we do to support job seekers on their path to high-opportunity employment. Highlights include: team, program, and partner details, as well as worker-impact metrics.
WHAT COMES NEXT
Interested in partnering or connecting with our team? Fill out the partnership request form at the bottom of this page and be sure to opt in for monthly updates from our Executive Director, Steve Lee.
A Message from Steve
Hear from Executive Director, Steve Lee, as he celebrates the launch of our first-ever SkillUp Coalition Impact Report.
“We know we can’t do this work alone, just like we couldn’t do it alone over the past two years. Whatever we’ve accomplished was made possible because of the guidance, support, and wisdom from our amazing 90+ strong coalition partners. To our partners, workers, learners, employees, and advocates, we say thank you; let’s continue this collective journey together!”
SkillUp Coalition Impact Report
Download Report
Easily download the full 2022 Impact Report (PDF) here.
Brianna’s Story
Custodian to IT Support Specialist
Twannetta’s Story
Developing Career Confidence
Joey’s Story
Meet our Customer Success Advocate
Our Early Impact
For two years, we have proudly partnered with training providers and employers to support nearly 1 Million workers across the country. Here are some key results:
29,650
Workers connected to Jobs Through SkillUp
20,455
Workers Connected to Training Programs Through SkillUp
5,642
Job Placements Have Been ACHIEVED Through SkillUp
$750 Million
in additional wages to SkillUp workers
100:1
Return on Investment
$1.83 Million
in scholarship funds awarded
Data-driven, Heart-led
Through personalized support including career coaching, financial resources, and training partners representing the most in-demand careers, we know our coalition is making a change.
4,100
sessions of live career coaching
400+
Training Programs Connected to 31 Gateway Jobs
204
Regional training partners supporting local learners
Hear from SkillUp Coalition Founder, Josh Jarrett, as he shares how his love for the problem of upskilling America’s workers led us to become the non-profit coalition we are today.
Impact in Action
FAQs
So, how does SkillUp work? Here are answers to some of the most common questions we hear.

The Future of Rapid Reskilling
With people living longer and changing careers more often, a new form of education — one that doesn’t end at a single vocational program or college degree — is going to be needed to put more people on the path to realizing their potential.
And that’s where SkillUp comes in.
Interested in partnering with us?
We welcome additional partners that share our mission to help workers access new career pathways. Please get in touch by completing the contact request form here.
Looking to stay connected? Be sure to opt into monthly updates from our Executive Director, Steve Lee.