8. The Benefits of Being Skilled Through Alternative Routes

This week, Kelly speaks with Bridgette Gray. Bridgette is the Chief Customer Officer at Opportunity At Work, a founding member of Chief DC, and Leap ambassador. They discuss why STARS (people who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes) are such a valuable untapped resource in today’s workforce, Bridgette’s ultimate career goal, and what it was like being on a Zoom call with Michelle Obama.  Takeaways:  Talent is always equal, opportunity is not.  Diversifying talent at work will also help us work on some deep systemic issues in our country.   Don’t ever think that there is a place where you can’t continue to grow, learn, and beef up your knowledge, because knowledge is not written in a textbook. It’s the things you have to watch, listen to, and learn about by asking questions.  Follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter @BridgetteFGray  Learn more at opportunityatwork.org Skillsbaby.com This is a Growth Network Podcasts Production