Byron Auguste

Co-founder & CEO, Opportunity@Work

Economist and former Obama administration official leading national research and advocacy on skills-first hiring for workers without four-year degrees. Coach's note: Pairs with the Opportunity@Work entry — he makes the economic case for hiring on skills.

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Byron Auguste

Founder and CEO of Opportunity@Work, who coined the "STARs" (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) framework and drives the "Tear the Paper Ceiling" campaign.

In plain terms: This LinkedIn profile features the writings and updates of workforce advocate Byron Auguste. Follow him to learn about skills-first hiring trends, career pathways, and job market changes that value practical experience over four-year college degrees.

Why I recommend it: Pairs with the Opportunity@Work entry — he makes the economic case for hiring on skills.

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This nonprofit organization supports workers who built their skills through work experience, apprenticeships, or military service rather than a college degree. You can explore career pathways, read real worker stories, and learn about employers hiring based on skills instead of degrees.

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