About Us
UpSkillU Coalition is a nonprofit that helps individuals secure high-opportunity employment. We focus on non-degree career pathways that provide livable wages and support the job-seeker from start to finish!
Who We Are
A Comprehensive Career Platform Built for Job Seekers
UpSkillU is a nonprofit that enables job seekers to break into new careers regardless of their degree-holding status. We focus on careers that pay a living wage, feature high-quality trainings with low risk and high returns, and are dedicated to educating how to achieve promising career paths.
Our 100+ coalition partners are contributing time, energy, and resources to provide the best upskilling and career resources to workers across the county.
Meet the Team
Our Company Team
Andy Najjar
FOUNDER
Andy Najjar
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Andy Najjar
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Our Coalition is Making a Change
Champion Worker-First
We aim to be about the worker in everything we do. We intentionally craft our products, partnerships, and decisions to empower individuals to reach their fullest potential, achieve their goals, and enhance their quality of life with confidence and dignity.
Empower Impact
We are a data-driven, heart-led organization committed to meaningful outcomes. Grounded in continuous improvement, we turn learnings into action and action into the greatest possible impact.
Embrace Collaboration
We believe in purposeful connections and build deep relationships that generate mutual value among our teams and partners. Embracing empathy, humility, and shared learnings along the way, we are better together.
Exemplify Curiosity
We stay ahead of the curve by being nimble and letting tenacious curiosity drive our innovation. We embrace the unknown, push boundaries, learn from successes and failures, and implement solutions.
Embody Accountability
We walk the walk and get sh*t done. We ensure that our values, beliefs, and relationships align with our commitments to our workers, partners, and ourselves, bringing full transparency and accountability to our mistakes
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SkillUp users who attained jobs
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SkillUp users who attained jobs
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SkillUp users who attained jobs
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SkillUp users who attained jobs
90,600+
SkillUp users who attained jobs
90,600+
SkillUp users who attained jobs
Our Audience
Who We Serve
Have you heard the term STARs? It’s what we call job-ready individuals who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes, as opposed to the traditional 4-year degree. Our goal is to empower STARs and other individuals to elevate their careers through coaching, training, and career development.
Our free career platform is also a great tool for:
High school grads looking to jumpstart their career quickly
Under- or unemployed individuals needing more job stability
Multi-passionate people wanting a career change
Anyone uncertain of a career and seeking guidance
A worker-first learning agenda backed by data
Learning and Impact Lab
To better support STARs, SkillUp’s Learning and Impact Lab turns real time data into practice, reshaping the marketplace and driving systemic change. We do this in collaboration with other organizations, those part of our coalition, and those who share our mission.
Financial Transparency
We are committed to transparency and fiscal responsibility. Access copies of our latest financial reports.
2023 Financial Audit Statement
2023 Financial Audit Statement
2023 Financial Audit Statement
2023 Financial Audit Statement
2023 Financial Audit Statement
2023 Financial Audit Statement
2023 Financial Audit Statement
2023 Financial Audit Statement
UPSKILLU REVIEWS
“SkillUp is like a library of knowledge, with something for everyone. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, advance your career, or simply expand your horizons, SkillUp has something for you. Ever since I was referred by a friend who benefitted from SkillUp, I have never regretted utilizing it.”
John Doe
UpSkillU Client
UPSKILLU REVIEWS
“SkillUp Coalition has supported me as I built a career in Technical Support. It provides me with quality resources, the best content, and guidance needed to be productive to build a career.”
John Doe
UpSkillU Client
UPSKILLU REVIEWS
“Since joining SkillUp, it has help boost my confidence. I'm no longer uncomfortable seeking employment. I have skills that can be good for my desired company.”
John Doe
UpSkillU Client
Have you found career training or a job with SkillUp?
No Degree? No Problem!
Free Career Tools to Support Your Job Search
SkillUp is a nonprofit that enables job seekers to break into new careers regardless of their degree-holding status. We focus on careers that pay a living wage, feature high-quality trainings with low risk and high returns, and are dedicated to educating how to achieve promising career paths.
Our 100+ coalition partners are contributing time, energy, and resources to provide the best upskilling and career resources to workers across the county.