Skillsoft announced a multi-year partnership with Year Up. Through the partnership, more than 30,000 young adults enrolled with Year Up will gain access to Skillsoft?s learning platform to build the critical skills needed to gain employment at leading organizations within the technology, banking, and financial services industries. Digital literacy is critical in today?s workplace especially with the rapid advancement of generative AI, yet 67% of the world?s youth lack sufficient skills needed to use and understand technology.

Additionally, it is estimated that by 2030, 60% will not possess basic, transferable skills required to transition into the workforce. The partnership between Skillsoft and Year Up will address this crisis head-on by breaking down accessibility barriers for underserved young adults in the U.S. seeking upskilling and career opportunities. With access to Skillsoft?s learning solutions including Percipio, Codecademy, and CAISY?, Year Up students can develop a well-rounded set of technology, leadership, and management skills that will support propelling them into meaningful careers, and in-turn, create a larger, more inclusive talent pool.

Year Up's intensive training program equips young adults ages 18-29 with in-demand skills training, now enhanced with Skillsoft?s learning solutions, followed by a professional work experience where they will apply their newly acquired skills. This approach helps to bridge the Opportunity Divide, the gap between underserved youth and economic opportunity, by empowering individuals to access meaningful careers and contribute to the workforce. Nationwide, 80% of Year Up graduates are employed or attending college within four months of completing the program, with average starting salaries of $53,000 per year.