Case Studies
Opportunity@Work's partners have demonstrated that practice change, informed by STARs data, has meaningful and measurable impact on organizational success -- and improves job access for STARs.
In a labor market where more than 70 million workers are STARs—Skilled Through Alternative Routes rather than through a bachelor’s degree—traditional hiring practices are no longer just outdated; they’re inefficient and exclusionary.
A policy case study on how Opportunity@Work helped Chicago eliminate unnecessary degree requirements and unlock opportunity for nearly 2 million STARs.
A statewide initiative uses hands-on training and public-private partnerships to build STAR-friendly cyber talent pipelines
In just 90 days, Trane stood up a U.S. DOL-registered program to build a new talent pipeline for high-demand roles.
Learnings from the City of Philadelphia’s City College of Municipal Employment
Learnings from a decade-long talent transformation at Louisiana's State Civil Service
A multi-horizon talent strategy opens up critical defense technology roles to a broader workforce.
A dedicated sales academy opens doors for STARs while meeting key business needs.
A statewide policy shift removed degree requirements and expanded opportunity for workers across Maryland.
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