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Why Partner With Upskill?
Lead with No Cost. Emphasize Skills-Based Hiring and Alternative Pathways to Jobs.
No Cost to You
Provide learners access to skills-based training and hiring pathways without new budgets.
Augment Existing Programs
Use our curriculum to create alternative career pathways alongside CTE, workforce, or adult education.
Real Employment Outcomes
Individuals earn certifications, demonstrate skills, and connect directly to employers committed to skills-first hiring.
Track & Report Easily
Each partner gets a portal to monitor progress, verify skills, and see placement outcomes.
Prove Your Impact
Generate data on completions, certifications, and job outcomes for grants and reporting
Content Partners: Experts from Industry
Upskill courses aren't generic. We work with industry experts — employers, subject matter experts, and professional trainers — who create skills-based, employer-driven courses. This ensures training is always aligned with what companies are really hiring for, not just theory.
Intel
Semiconductors
Arizona Data Center Alliance
Infrastructure
Arizona State University
Education
Honeywell Aerospace
Aerospace
Benchmark Electronics
Manufacturing
Amkor
Semiconductors
Partner Platform Capabilities
Your organization gets a dedicated instance of Upskill — simple to set up, powerful to use
Invite Users
Enroll students, clients, or community members directly.
Gamified Learning
Individuals earn XP points, unlock badges, and play mini-games designed to improve retention and engagement.
LMS-Like Tracking
Monitor logins, course usage, scores, and certifications.
Career Pathway Insights
See which learners are choosing non-traditional pathways into technical fields.
Workforce Placement Data
Track how many are hired through skills-based hiring practices rather than traditional degree requirements.
Reporting Tools
Exportable analytics for boards, funders, and grants.
Quick Setup Process
Most partners are live in 2-4 weeks
Discovery
We learn your goals, review current programs, and identify employer pathways in your region.
Setup & Integration
We create your organization profile, set up user access, and align curriculum with your programs.
Launch & Scale
Invite learners, start tracking results, and demonstrate impact while we provide continuous support.
Our Candidates
Upskill connects diverse learners to skills-based career pathways that lead directly into future-focused industries. Our candidates don't always follow traditional degree routes — they represent the growing demand for alternative pathways to good jobs.
Students & Recent Graduates
Students about to graduate, recent graduates, and those seeking internships who want to enter the workforce through skills-first opportunities.
Upskillers
Workers who want to take the next step in their career by gaining new, verifiable skills.
Career Changers
Adults transitioning between industries who need alternative pathways to access high-demand technical fields.
Veterans
Service members moving into civilian careers, leveraging leadership and technical skills through skills-based hiring.
Collaboration Models
Flexible partnership approaches that integrate seamlessly with your existing programs
Curriculum Integration
Add employer-aligned courses to your programs that teach in-demand, verifiable skills — semiconductors, manufacturing, broadband, green technology, data centers, and more.
Direct-to-Employment Pathways
Individuals complete job-specific training modules and earn certifications that employers use to make skills-based hiring decisions.
Regional Workforce Hubs
Create alternative pathways into good jobs by aligning schools, nonprofits, and employers around shared workforce goals.
Real Impact, Measurable Results
Every partnership creates tangible outcomes for learners, employers, and communities
Success Stories
Real results from our partners expanding opportunity in their communities
Peoria Unified School District
Robotics & Automation Curriculum
Using Upskill to supplement their Robotics & Automation Curriculum, aligned with the SACA Industry 4.0 - Basic Operations Certification. Students gain industry-recognized credentials in advanced manufacturing.
"Upskill transformed how we prepare students for high-demand careers. Our students now have direct pathways to employers in growing industries."
Chicanos Por La Causa
Pathways to High-Tech Careers
Uses Upskill to provide pathways to jobs in aerospace, semiconductor, and data centers. Participants receive free training and earn industry certifications, with graduates securing high-paying semiconductor jobs.
"Upskill helped us break down barriers to workforce training. Our learners now earn certifications and secure jobs that transform their economic futures."
City of Mesa
Direct-to-Employer Training
Partnered with Upskill for a direct-to-employer training program for broadband technicians held at Mesa Public Library. This free program for residents brought in employers to teach classes, creating direct pathways to local jobs.
"This partnership created a direct pipeline from our community to local employers. Residents gained valuable skills and immediate job opportunities."
Partnership Process
Simple, collaborative process to get you up and running quickly
Discovery
We learn your goals, review current programs, and identify employer pathways in your region.
Setup & Integration
We create your organization profile, set up user access, and align curriculum with your programs.
Launch & Scale
Invite learners, start tracking results, and demonstrate impact while we provide continuous support.
VR Career Exploration App
We've also built a free VR Career Exploration App, available on the Meta Quest store. Individuals can explore semiconductors, aerospace, broadband, and green technology in immersive 3D — sparking curiosity and awareness about industries they might not otherwise consider.
Note: VR is a separate exploration tool, not part of the Upskill training platform.
Partnership FAQ
Answers to common questions about our free partnership program
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