Reaching for the STARs in Celebration of Workforce Development Month

ACT celebrates Workforce Development Month with a powerful keynote from LaShana Lewis — technologist, advocate, and Chair of Opportunity@Work’s Stars Advisory Council. Recorded live at ACT’s Atlanta summit, LaShana shares her personal journey and the systemic barriers faced by STARs — those Skilled Through Alternative Routes. Her story highlights the urgent need for inclusive, skills-based hiring and the role of ACT Work Ready Communities in building skills-driven pathways.