Upcoming Events
Explore what’s coming up at Opportunity@Work. From convenings and community gatherings to virtual conversations and partnerships across the country, this is where you can find where we’re showing up and how to connect with us.
Check back often for the latest updates—we’d love to see you there.
Events
Progress in Action
The Progress and Impact of Commitments to Skills-Based Hiring in the Public Sector
State of the Paper Ceiling
Learn about our landmark research quantifying the movement of STARs through the labor market over time, allowing us to chart past progress and the road ahead.
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The STARs Report: Unlocking STAR Mobility in the Public Sector
How can governments build stronger workforces while opening doors for millions of overlooked workers?
Building a Skills-Based Labor Market
A session to help translate policy momentum into meaningful change and position your organization to lead in a skills-first future.
From Hire to Retire: How Skills-Based Practices are Reshaping Government HR
Government HR is shifting away from degrees and job titles toward what people can actually do. This webinar explores what a skills-first approach looks like across the talent lifecycle, how to apply the Skills-Based Organization Playbook in a government context, and real lessons from Arizona's own transition. HR leaders from the Arizona Department of Health Services and ADOA join Opportunity@Work to share what the shift actually takes.
Identifying Skills & Writing Job Descriptions
This member-only series is designed as an interactive, peer-driven working session — not a webinar. Registration is only open to people working in the public sector.
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Using Data to Advance Skills-First Hiring in Your Region
Turn Data Into Opportunity: How Regional Leaders Are Using Skills-First Intelligence to Build the Workforce of Tomorrow
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Practicing What We Preach: Virginia’s Approach to Skills-Based
In 2023, Virginia removed degree requirements and preferences for nearly 90% of classified state jobs. Join leaders from Virginia Works and DHRM to discuss what it took to turn that policy into practice.
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Preparing Career Pathways for the AI Economy: A Workshop for Regional Leaders
Regional leaders will work through how AI is reshaping job markets and career pathways in their regions, connect with peers doing the same work, and help shape resources for the Regional Leadership Exchange.
How To Assess Skills - Member Workshop
This member-only series is designed as an interactive, peer-driven working session — not a webinar. Registration is only open to people working in the public sector.
Outcomes Over Activity: Mississippi's Shift to Mobility and Accountability
AccelerateMS built a three-filter funding strategy around job demand, living wages, and employer readiness, achieving better outcomes without increasing their budget.