System Catalysts There's a Better Way to Hire with Year Up United
Jan 7, 2025
Gerald Chertavian, the founder of Year Up United and a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, shares his insights on closing the opportunity divide for young people. He discusses the critical need for skills-based hiring, arguing that removing college degree requirements can provide equitable opportunities. Chertavian highlights the role of mentorship in reshaping executive beliefs and the creative fundraising strategies that align financial support with social impact. His passion for systemic change showcases a new approach to addressing inequality in the workforce.
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Systems Change Definition
- Systems change involves understanding the complex context of social and environmental challenges.
- It requires analyzing the system's components, stakeholders, and leverage points to create a more just equilibrium.
Year Up's Systems Change Approach
- Year Up shifted from bridging the opportunity divide to closing it, focusing on influencing hiring practices of large companies.
- They aim to create a tipping point by getting leading companies to adopt new hiring norms.
New Hiring Norms
- Remove four-year degree requirements and implement skills-based hiring practices.
- Develop new recruiting and interviewing processes that prioritize skills over degrees.