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A Call to Value People’s Skills, Not Just Degrees

By Zoë Baird So many Americans have great skills, but for too long we’ve valued the college degree as the primary path to success even…

In The News

Local Firms Partner in Launch of ‘Skillful’ Job-search Platform

According to the New York City-based Markel Foundation, which developed the platform, it’s aimed at individuals with high school diplomas and some college experience, but…

Publication Article

Skillful Goes Live in Colorado

Denver, CO – Governor John Hickenlooper joined Markle Foundation CEO and President Zoë Baird and LinkedIn Co‐Founder Allen Blue today as Skillful went live in…

In The News

Online Job-hunting Service for Workers Without Degrees Launches in Colorado

Skillful combines online tools and on-the-ground resources to connect job-hunters to jobs and training. It also works with employers to offer tools and advisors to…

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New Colorado Jobs Program Aims to Help Middle-skill Workers Get Ahead

Online platform Skillful aims to connect middle-skill workers to new jobs, training opportunities throughout Colorado.

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Colorado Jobseekers Have New Option For The Hunt

Jobseekers are using a new website called Skillful to find the perfect position in Colorado.

Publication Article

How LinkedIn is Helping Create Economic Opportunity in Colorado and Phoenix

By Allen Blue LinkedIn’s vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Notice that I said every member, not just…

In The News

How Do I Master That Skill? LinkedIn, Markle Want To Help

Training Finder is part of a collaboration between LinkedIn and Markle, which launched Skillful, an initiative focused on helping workers in Colorado and Phoenix develop…

In The News

Skillfull Aims At Job Seekers With Skills, But No Degree

A new, online platform aimed at helping improve the skills and marketability of job seekers, Skillful, is launching in Colorado today, part of an effort…

Publication Article

Skillful Launches in Colorado, Creates Pathway to Good Jobs

By John Hickenlooper We’ve worked hard to make Colorado the best place in the country to start, grow or work for a business. Making it…

In The News

Employment Platform Skillful Goes Live in Colorado

Colorado went live with Skillful, a platform to connect job-seekers with educators who can help them get training and acquire new skills. It’s geared toward…

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Skillful Goes Live

Markle to Join with Gov. Hickenlooper and LinkedIn at Skillful Rollout, Expanding Opportunities for Job Seekers without College Degrees Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper will join…