State of the Paper Ceiling

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The paper ceiling holds back the more than 70M workers in the U.S. who are STARs - Skilled through Alternative Routes and deprives our nation of real talent.

Opportunity@Work has worked hard over the past five years to define this problem and set the stage for systemic change. The State of the Paper Ceiling measures our progress and points the way to a better future.

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An opportunity gap for STARs is weakening our labor market.

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Read about how Erin's STAR status landed her a position as an Internal Audit Manager... without a bachelor's degree.

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We celebrate the dignity of all work and the dignity of every worker—especially those with overlooked skills.

61% of our staff is BIPOC: Our team represents the diversity and skills of the national workforce.

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Inclusive Hiring

Inclusive hiring is a set of practices that aims to create equal opportunities for all candidates during the hiring process. It involves recognizing and valuing a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

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