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YUPRO Placement Invites Employers to Adopt Skills-First Hiring Practices

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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YUPRO Placement , the industry-leading skills-first placement firm, is launching its # skillsfirstjobsnow campaign that brings together an ecosystem of employers, workforce development organizations, and upskilling providers that commit to hiring, training, and elevating traditionally overlooked talent.

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  • YUPRO Placement , the industry-leading skills-first placement firm, is launching its # skillsfirstjobsnow campaign that brings together an ecosystem of employers, workforce development organizations, and upskilling providers that commit to hiring, training, and elevating traditionally overlooked talent.
  • “Through this campaign, employers commit to skills-first hiring practices with actual hiring goals and can publicly showcase their commitment,” said YUPRO Placement CEO Michelle Sims .
  • YUPRO Placement invites employers to make a pledge today as a supporter, an ally, a champion, or a visionary.
  • To learn more about YUPRO Placement and to take the pledge for skills-first hiring today, visit yupro.com/skillsfirstjobsnow .

OpenClassrooms Expands U.S. Offerings Through New Apprenticeship Program with Merck

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenClassrooms, a mission-driven global leader in online education-to-employment programs, today announced the launch of an apprenticeship program with Merck, a research-intensive biopharmaceutical company that is known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenClassrooms, a mission-driven global leader in online education-to-employment programs, today announced the launch of an apprenticeship program with Merck, a research-intensive biopharmaceutical company that is known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada.
  • OpenClassrooms and Merck, with the support of talent placement firm Year Up Professional Resources (YUPRO), have recruited a group of individuals from highly diverse backgrounds to participate in year one of the program.
  • Upon completing the apprenticeship program, apprentices will receive an industry-recognized certificate and potentially a job offer from Merck.
  • "I'm overjoyed that OpenClassrooms is partnering with a best-in-class company like Merck to execute our continued mission ofmaking education accessibleto everyone, everywhere," saidPierre Dubuc, co-founder and CEO of OpenClassrooms.

YUPRO and OpenClassrooms Introduce U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Year Up Professional Resources , (PBC-YUPRO), the leading Opportunity Talent placement firm, and OpenClassrooms , a leader in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) registered apprenticeship program curriculum, today announced their partnership creating the Earn More, Learn More U.S. DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program for corporations nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Year Up Professional Resources , (PBC-YUPRO), the leading Opportunity Talent placement firm, and OpenClassrooms , a leader in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) registered apprenticeship program curriculum, today announced their partnership creating the Earn More, Learn More U.S. DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program for corporations nationwide.
  • This apprenticeship program delivers unparalleled, high-touch human support alongside online learning, resulting in immediate productivity on the job.
  • As public benefit corporations, YUPRO and OpenClassrooms are aligned in our missions to create pathways for Opportunity Talent to learn job skills in careers that offer upward economic and professional mobility, said YUPRO CEO Michelle Sims .
  • Our DOL registered apprenticeship program addresses a systemic workforce issue by offering a skills-based hiring solution and filling opportunity gaps for underrepresented talent.

OpenClassrooms' programs are recognized by the United States Department of Labor as Registered Apprenticeships to Diversify Talent, Close Skills Gap

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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These programs will increase opportunities for individuals looking to advance their careers and help employers meet their most pressing talent needs.

Key Points: 
  • These programs will increase opportunities for individuals looking to advance their careers and help employers meet their most pressing talent needs.
  • With its apprenticeship programs, OpenClassrooms aims to remove roadblocks that traditionally hinder underrepresented and underserved populations, and provide employers with much-needed well-trained talent.
  • "The RAP approval from the Department of Labor confirms OpenClassrooms' deep expertise in skills training.
  • OpenClassrooms offers its apprenticeship programs at this moment when US employers are urgently seeking equitable and inclusive solutions to close the talent gap.

OpenClassrooms appoints Suzi Levine and Eloy Oakley as new US advisory board members

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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and former Acting Assistant Secretary for the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, and Eloy Oakley, Chancellor of the California community college system and formerly Senior Advisor to the US Secretary of Education; to its US advisory board.

Key Points: 
  • and former Acting Assistant Secretary for the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, and Eloy Oakley, Chancellor of the California community college system and formerly Senior Advisor to the US Secretary of Education; to its US advisory board.
  • "I'm overjoyed to welcome Suzi LeVine and Eloy Oakley to the OpenClassrooms advisory board.
  • Our new board members will bring deep knowledge of and experience with higher education systems, apprenticeship models from around the globe, and business engagement.
  • I look forward to supporting their work as a member of the US Advisory Board."

Online Education Platform Outlier.org Named To GSV EdTech 150

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Founded by the co-founder of MasterClass, Aaron Rasmussen, Outlier.org was chosen from over 3,000 venture capital and private equity-backed private companies revolutionizing the world of education technology for its cinematically stunning for-credit courses, purposefully priced to combat the student debt crisis. GSV estimates that together, these 150 companies reach roughly 3 billion people -- almost half of the global population -- and generate approximately $20 billion in revenue.

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  • "We're honored to be a part of the GSV EdTech 150 as access to affordable education continues to be a critical issue that is solvable," said Outlier.org CEO & Founder Aaron Rasmussen.
  • "Today, we announce the annual GSV EdTech 150," said Luben Pampoulov, Partner at GSV Ventures.
  • North America specifically the United States is the most represented region accounting for 56% of the GSV EdTech 150.
  • 11% of the GSV EdTech 150 hail from India, whose market is experiencing explosive growth with five EdTech unicorns that include BYJU's, Eruditus, Unacademy, Upgrad, and Vedantu.

Open English Named To GSV EdTech 150

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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Open English was chosen from over 3,000 venture capital and private equity-backed private companies revolutionizing the world of education technology. GSV estimates that together these 150 companies reach roughly 3 billion people -- almost half of the global population -- and generate approximately $20 billion in revenue.

Key Points: 
  • Open English , a leading online English learning platform in Latin America, today announced that it has been named to the GSV EdTech 150, a list of the worlds most transformational growth companies in digital learning curated by female-led, multi-stage venture capital firm GSV Ventures.
  • Today, we announce the annual GSV EdTech 150," said Luben Pampoulov, Partner at GSV Ventures.
  • North America specifically the United States is the most represented region accounting for 56% of the GSV EdTech 150.
  • 11% of the GSV EdTech 150 hail from India, whose market is experiencing explosive growth with five EdTech unicorns that include BYJUs, Eruditus, Unacademy, Upgrad, and Vedantu.

NovoEd Named to GSV EdTech 150

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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"Today, we announce the annual GSV EdTech 150," said Luben Pampoulov, Partner at GSV Ventures.

Key Points: 
  • "Today, we announce the annual GSV EdTech 150," said Luben Pampoulov, Partner at GSV Ventures.
  • Excitingly, more companies are serving all sectors than ever before, with 9% of the GSV EdTech 150 serving all three major sectors.
  • North America specifically the United States is the most represented region accounting for 56% of the GSV EdTech 150.
  • 11% of the GSV EdTech 150 hail from India, whose market is experiencing explosive growth with five EdTech unicorns that include BYJU's, Eruditus, Unacademy, Upgrad, and Vedantu.

GSV Announces GSV EdTech 150, Top Companies in Digital Learning

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Friday, January 7, 2022
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Over 3,000 venture capital and private equity-backed private companies were evaluated to create the acclaimed list of companies revolutionizing the world of education technology. GSV estimates that together these 150 companies reach roughly 3 billion people -- almost half of the global population -- and generate approximately $20 billion in revenue.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGOand SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --GSV Ventures, a female-led, multi-stage venture capital firm, announced today the 2022 edition of the GSV EdTech 150 a list of the world's leading, most transformational growth companies in digital learning.
  • "Today, we announce the annual GSV EdTech 150," said Luben Pampoulov, Partner at GSV Ventures.
  • "As the global pandemic continues to drive learners online, more and more companies are innovating in the digital learning space making it increasingly competitive for companies to make the top 150.
  • Life-Long Learning (inclusive of Workforce Learning and Adult Consumer Learning) is the leading sector with 42% of the GSV EdTech 150 falling within the category, with an additional 5% of companies serving the Life-Long Learning and Higher Ed blend and another 3% serving both K-12 and Life-Long Learning.

Sweep Raises $22M in Series A Funding to Help Large Enterprises Lower Carbon Footprints and Expand Platform

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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As scientific climate warnings keep emerging, companies face pressure from customers, investors, partners, regulators and employees to reduce their carbon footprint.

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  • As scientific climate warnings keep emerging, companies face pressure from customers, investors, partners, regulators and employees to reduce their carbon footprint.
  • However, many realize that there is a big difference between making carbon pledges and implementing and reporting concrete progress toward their carbon reduction goals.
  • Sweep connects large enterprises with their entire network of business partners, staff, and suppliers to get a complete overview of their direct and indirect emissions.
  • Sweep also offers a carbon marketplace which allows companies to couple their reduction efforts with investments in carbon positive projects.