SkillUpAmerica^™ Initiative

Nationally low unemployment has made it increasingly difficult for employers to find skilled workers. NYW's SkillUpAmerica^™ initiative leverages the Metrix Learning system to prepare more jobseekers within a community for local employment opportunities.

Under SkillUpAmerica^™, local libraries, CBOs, and other organizations are trained by NYW on how to market and manage a Metrix program, at no additional cost! The more organizations participating, the more jobseekers updating their skills in your community.

For employers

SkillUpAmerica^™ includes resources for your business services team and/or regional chamber of commerce. The employer survey and integrated candidate-matching tools can help you identify and address the greatest hiring and training challenges facing employers in your area.

Features & Highlights:

• Unlimited Metrix licenses for all unemployed or underemployed residents
• Customized, user-friendly virtual portal
• All Metrix Learning System features
• Available 24/7 to accommodate any schedule
• No traveling or tuition fees
• Configurable in any foreign language
• Virtual &/or onsite training for staff and community partners