Changemakers: Workday Is Addressing the Opportunity Gap by Hiring for Skills and Potential, Not Pedigree

Workday’s Ingrid Franzen is sparking a hiring revolution for nontraditional talent.

CO: Opportunity Onramps is such an interesting ideaan innovative solution to an enduring challenge. How did you first learn about it?

I know Year Up focuses on young adults without a four-year college degree. What about the other programs that make up Opportunity Onrampswhich nontraditional talent pools do they target?

So, here’s the big question: Does Opportunity Onramps work?

Wow. That is impressive! Our readers might be surprised that Workday is filling jobs throughout the organization with Opportunity Onramps candidates. Did I get that right?

Speaking with you, I can feel your passion and positive energy about Opportunity Onramps. How do you convince others to get on board?

You have a huge heart for this mission, which is such an important part of this work. Where does that come from?

What advice do you have for other corporate leaders who are looking to be change agents?

Your energy and passion are contagious. When do you sleep?

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Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the American workforce and education systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. www.jff.org