LinkedIn Social Impact

Are you ready for the "relationship economy?" ?? Find out what that means for you and how the world of work is evolving with insights from Aneesh Raman, Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn — watch the full conversation with Microsoft's Naria Santa Lucia here: https://lnkd.in/gc3tvEH3

Today is Veterans Day in the U.S. Join us in honoring veterans?by empowering their next career move.? ? At LinkedIn, our mission is to connect people to economic opportunity — including the veterans and service members who bring extraordinary skills and experiences to the workforce. This Veterans Day, we’re proud to share our free LinkedIn Premium benefit?for all active-duty service members, National Guard, Reservists, veterans, and military spouses.? ? With LinkedIn Premium, the military community?can access:? ? ? Learning Paths for Career Growth:?Over 23,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to build essential, in-demand skills.? ? Profile Building Tools:?AI-driven profile suggestions that can help you stand out and be seen for new opportunities.? ? Confident Networking:?AI-assisted message drafts make it easier for the military community to connect and grow professional networks.? ? Interview Preparation:?Real-time feedback, expert tips, and sample answers that prepare you to excel in interviews.? ? Share this benefit with veterans in your network:?linkedin.com/military? ? #LinkedInForVeterans #VeteransDay #SocialImpact?

Our latest cohort of Ad Grants recipients at a glance ?? As part of our vision to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce, LinkedIn is committed to amplifying meaningful dialogue around the future of work. Our Ad Grants program is one way that we do that?— providing free LinkedIn ads and expert support to help nonprofits: ?? Reach the right audiences? ?? Inspire conversation about topics that matter? ?? Share thought leadership and build community Learn more Ad Grants eligibility and sign up to our mailing list to be notified when the next round of applications opens up: https://lnkd.in/e64hPQFx

"There are so many people who are engaged and involved in the innovation of higher education to make sure our students move from that college degree to career," says Z Scott, JD, President of Chicago State University. Discover more top takeaways that came out of last week's Braven Summit, a convening of professionals from across sectors who are committed to creating pathways to economic mobility, diversity, and inclusion for first-gen college students. ??? What do you think is the most important thing companies and educational organizations can do to connect future leaders to opportunity? #BravenSummit

Weekend watchlist alert! ?? “UNTAPPED: Closing America's Opportunity Gap” is now available on Netflix. “UNTAPPED” sheds light on the hard work and dedication of Year Up United graduates as they navigate gaining the skills they need to launch their careers. Produced by Workday and LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s The SpringHill Company, and directed by award-winning filmmaker Josh Kahn, the documentary captures powerful stories of resilience and success, and the value of skills-based hiring. In the U.S. alone, 70+ million workers are STARs: professionals Skilled Through Alternative Routes, rather than a bachelor’s degree program. They represent over half the country’s skilled workforce and are already using their skills, ingenuity, and determination to tear through the paper ceiling. In the documentary, you’ll hear from skills-first champions — including entrepreneur Mark Cuban, General Motors CEO Mary Barra, JPMorganChase CEO Jamie Dimon, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, Year Up United Founder Gerald Chertavian, Opportunity@Work CEO and Co-Founder Byron Auguste, and Workday Founder and Executive Chair Aneel Bhusri and CEO Carl Eschenbach — on why supporting talent from nontraditional pathways isn’t just the right thing to do, but good for business, too. Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. LinkedIn is proud to join so many organizations spreading the message to “Tear the Paper Ceiling.” ?? Get ready to be inspired: https://lnkd.in/eEVPhUht #UNTAPPEDFilm

"We can help?build a more equitable labor market based on skills," says Meg Garlinghouse, VP of Social Impact at LinkedIn. “However, it’s equally if not more important to consider the critical role networks play not only when it comes to accessing opportunity — but also ensuring people are connected to different perspectives, individuals, and experiences." ?? ? Learn more about how LinkedIn is working to help?build a more equitable world of work?by reading Meg's full interview with NationSwell: https://lnkd.in/eHiwKsme

AI is rapidly changing the work landscape. Nearly every role can benefit from AI that enhances productivity and creativity. ?? The learning curve to start building AI skills doesn’t have to be steep — you can start learning today with Microsoft AI Skills’s new AI Skills Navigator, a free AI-assisted platform that helps you identify your goals, level, and learning style to find the right path to AI success for you. Learning AI gives you key advantages: ? Access to opportunities for new and evolving roles enhanced by AI fluency ? Increased productivity in your work now, reducing burnout and workload ? Accelerated career paths and opportunities, especially if you are new to the workforce Learn how to unlock the opportunity and power of AI with AI Skills Navigator: aka.ms/AISkillsNavigator

"It's fair to say that our jobs are changing even when we are not changing our jobs," says LinkedIn's Ruchee Anand. AI is helping to drive that change — but it's also creating opportunities to build a more equitable labor market. Discover more relevant insights that came out of Charcha 2024, India's largest collaborative event, co-hosted by LinkedIn and The/Nudge Institute ??

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the U.S. If you're a job seeker with a disability based in the Sacramento area, you may be interested in attending PRIDE Industries' Disability Job Fair, taking place on October 9 — no registration required. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gpkJEEX7

LinkedIn painted the town green at Climate Week New York with tours, talks, and more all centered around the topic of green jobs (and how to get them) ??? Couldn't make it to the event? Check out our 1-minute recap, and keep watching to the end for a cheeky celebrity sighting ?? #GreenerTogether