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New Netflix doc promotes skills-based hiring in the AI era

By Maxwell Millington | Oct 18, 2024

A new documentary from HR software company Workday and LeBron James-owned production company SpringHill is shining a light on skills-based hiring — where people are hired based on what they can do, not their formal educational background.
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No degree? No problem. Inside Blackstone's ambitious plans to internally grow talent for its data centers and other portfolio companies

By Alex Nicoll | Sep 30, 2024

Blackstone Inc., the world's largest alternative asset manager, partners with Year Up United (YUU) to provide skilled, diverse talent for its portfolio companies.
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Addressing 'Both Sides of The Opportunity Divide'

By Paul Fain | Sep 25, 2024

In mid-September, Year Up rebranded as Year Up United (YUU) to better reflect the organization’s comprehensive suite of solutions and services geared towards addressing the Opportunity Divide.
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9 Ways to Raise More From Donor-Advised Funds

By Lisa Schohl | Apr 23, 2024

Amid the rise of donor-advised funds (DAFs), nonprofits like Year Up are seeing significant growth in contributions. In an interview with The Chronicle, Susan Murray, National Director of Corporate Engagement, Development, and Revenue Operations at Year Up, shares key insights on maximizing donor-advised fund (DAF) contributions.
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Skills-first hiring has CIOs rethinking talent strategies

By Mary Pratt | Apr 16, 2024

The article discusses the rising trend of skills-first hiring among CIOs. Jason Snyder, Commonwealth CIO for Massachusetts, is mentioned among the CIOs implementing a skills-based approach to recruitment and hiring. Sal Cucchiara of Morgan Stanley's success with the skills-first approach is credited to their collaboration with Year Up and YUPRO Placement.
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The Best Companies for Career Growth in 2024, According to LinkedIn

By Araceli Crescencio | Apr 16, 2024

JP Morgan Chase is on LinkedIn's Top Companies list in the U.S., highlighting the 50 best workplaces. The article mentions Year Up's partnership with JP Morgan Chase.
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