Grads of Life

Grads of Life works with leading employers to create skills-first talent strategies that deliver both business benefits & social impact. Part of @YearUpUnited.

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

Skills speak louder than degrees. Industry-leading employers have spoken out about why & how they’re prioritizing skills-first talent practices. Hear their experiences: https://t.co/qjZ6Usx08S
#GradsofLife #SkillsFirst #TalentPractices #SkillsSpeak

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

We’ve just released our 10-year anniversary report! This is an exciting account of #GradsofLife’s progress toward our vision of an America where every person has access to economic opportunity and mobility. See it here: https://t.co/AB5qjOGgn8

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

We're so excited for the Untapped film! Our team at #GradsofLife is proud to work directly with employers to assess, adopt, enhance, and measure their #skillsfirst talent practices. We look forward to the important conversations this documentary will ignite and the opportunity to increase awareness of the skills-first movement.

[Year Up United @YearUpUnited]

📣 We’re excited to share the trailer for "UNTAPPED", a powerful documentary on @Netflix produced by @Workday, @KingJames, and @makespringhill! 🎬 See the incredible journeys of Year Up United graduates. Premiering Oct 16.
Set a reminder on Netflix! https://t.co/Rcwe28C7lA 📺

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

In this new @Forbes piece, we spotlight our partner @blackstone's Career Pathways program — a #skillsfirst initiative designed, launched, & supported in collaboration with #GradsofLife. Read it here: https://t.co/tBkcmmh5iQ

[Year Up United @YearUpUnited]

At Year Up United, each of our service brands - Career Pathways, Talent Networks, @gradsoflife, YUPRO Placement, and Alumni - exists to address unique needs, but they work together to create opportunity for all.

Learn more about Year Up United: https://t.co/vg0w76lzLA

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

As the advisory, training, & thought leadership practice of @YearUpUnited, #GradsofLife is excited about the future of our org. We'll keep working with employers on implementing practices to transform the way they find, hire, & grow talent – to advance the #skillsfirst movement and end the #OpportunityDivide for good.

[Year Up United @YearUpUnited]

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves! Today, we officially become Year Up United. Together, with @GradsofLife and YUPRO Placement, we're committed to ending the Opportunity Divide for good.

Watch our new video to learn more!

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

Today’s post in @Forbes highlights the incredible work of @Walmart to advance the skills-first movement! Thanks to their partnership, we're able to develop resources that support all employers in their #skillsfirst journeys. Check it out: https://t.co/3bJuZGB8lx

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

We look forward to participating in #JFFHorizons and sharing insights on impact measurement of #skillsfirst #talentpractices!

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

@eqosboard @TheBGInstitute We look forward to participating in #JFFHorizons and sharing insights on impact measurement of #skillsfirst #talentpractices!

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

Introducing a new resource from #GradsofLife to support businesses in adopting #skillsfirst #talentpractices! This report helps orgs navigate #recredentialing, which combats degree inflation and increases access to new pools of talent. See more: https://t.co/bk9OvW0e8O

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

We’re excited to share a new resource for #employers to help you measure the impact that #skillsfirst efforts have on employees, business, and society! Check out the Impact Measurement Metrics Data Guide here: https://t.co/tVHzqGhSLE

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

"Degree inflation persists, hindering the #skillsfirst movement." @GradsofLife, @HarvardHBS, and @Accenture's report "Dismissed by Degrees" sheds light on this issue. https://t.co/w7OHRAFtJs

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

Celebrating another successful year at @YearUp! For @GradsofLife, 2023 saw partnerships with 160+ companies and the publication of 15+ thought leadership pieces, driving the skills-first movement & inspiring leaders to take action. See our impact: https://t.co/rYtFpu6N5I

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

See why AI is reshaping the world of work:
1️⃣ Labor market needs overhaul: degrees no longer guarantee opportunities.
2️⃣ Professionals unite in the age of AI.
3️⃣ AI transforms jobs, urging skills-first approach for resilience.
Explore more: https://t.co/Hx337jy9GK

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

Fostering a #skillsfirst talent strategy increases your talent pool - unlocking greater potential in your pipeline. It can also increase women in candidate pools by 24%. See where you stand with our #SkillsFirstNavigator. Contact us: https://t.co/0Coi5WNOFP

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

Case studies on @Verizon, @Delta, & other leading companies spotlight vital actions to drive #equity, such as:
💡Centering employee voice and feedback
💡Taking skills-based practices beyond hiring
💡Investing in career pathway development
https://t.co/3nX63VFCkg

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

We were thrilled to bring our expertise to the @NatlGovsAssoc “Skills in the States” National Meeting. 20+ states have committed to removing degree requirements for state jobs, instead hiring & managing talent based on their skills. We look forward to more states adopting #skillsfirst approaches so that everyone in the U.S. has the opportunity to thrive. #GradsofLife #NGA

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

Our parent org @YearUp hosted a #LinkedInLive discussion on implementing #skillsfirst #talentpractices with Aneesh Raman (@LinkedIn), Joe Baratta (@Blackstone), and Ellen McClain (Year Up). They spoke on how implementing skills-first practices benefits both talent and businesses. Watch the recording here: https://t.co/EBOlFWOysc

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

We're invigorated following the thought-provoking discussions at @asugsvsummit, which this year featured a track on skills-first talent practices. This signals a pivotal moment, and we’re thrilled to contribute to these conversations with insights rooted in our deep employer engagements and expertise helping companies operationalize skills-first commitments. #ASUGSV #SkillsFirst #HireSTARs #InclusiveROI

[Grads of Life @gradsoflife]

Grads of Life hosted a Skills-First ROI Roundtable Discussion where we convened leaders from across sectors for an energizing discussion on the ROI of skills-first talent management. Thank you to the forward-thinking leaders who participated in these conversations and are collaborating with us in the vital work of advancing skills-first talent practices. #GradsofLife #SkillsFirst #ROIRoundtable