YUPRO Placement, a leader in skills-first job placement and career advancement, has announced the launch of a new job board aimed at connecting companies with skilled, ready-to-work early-career talent at no cost. Named “No Fees Just Futures,” this initiative seeks to increase access to corporate job opportunities for historically overlooked talent while simultaneously filling open job roles with qualified workers trained through nontraditional pathways.
This innovative HR tech solution is launched in partnership with YUPRO Placement’s nonprofit parent company, Year Up United, the nation’s leading nonprofit workforce development organization.
Key Features of the “No Fees Just Futures” Job Board:
- Access to Skilled Talent:
- Companies can post job openings to tap into a vetted pool of thousands of early-career candidates who have graduated from Year Up United’s Career Pathways programs.
- Candidates are equipped with technical skills in various fields, including IT help desk, project management, cyber security, data and research, accounting, corporate finance, quality assurance, and customer service.
- Emphasis on Career Readiness:
- Year Up United focuses not only on technical abilities but also on essential career readiness skills, creating confident and accountable professionals who are prepared to thrive in the workplace.
- Cost-Free Job Posting:
- The “No Fees Just Futures” job board enables companies to market their job openings without incurring any costs, including posting fees, direct hire placement fees, or subscription fees—there are no strings attached.
Quotes from Leadership:
“Our unique job board connects corporate America, including staffing firms, with nontraditional talent ready to work,” said Michelle Sims, CEO of YUPRO Placement. “We want to place skilled talent who haven’t followed a traditional four-year college degree path and introduce them to corporate roles they normally wouldn’t have access to. We know the struggles that employers face when hiring for entry-level and mid-career roles, often narrowing the candidate pool to those with four-year degrees. We partner with companies ready to welcome a nontraditional talent acquisition strategy to grow their workforce.”
“YUPRO Placement’s ‘No Fees Just Futures’ job board is an integrated tech solution that will help us place more graduates into jobs at scale,” said Ellen McClain, CEO and President of Year Up United. “Our professionals are motivated, career-ready, and guided by YUPRO Placement’s recruiting team, who provide continued job search support and placement throughout their careers.”
The “No Fees Just Futures” job board by YUPRO Placement represents a significant step towards enhancing diversity in the workforce by providing access to skilled talent from nontraditional backgrounds. By eliminating financial barriers for companies and empowering candidates, this initiative aims to create meaningful job placements that benefit both employers and employees alike.
