Open Up The Workforce With Michelle Sims, Chief Executive Officer at YUPRO Placement Open Up The Workforce

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, speaks with top leaders about what it takes to create accessibility to jobs and wealth creation for future generations.
 In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, get ready to be inspired as we sit down with Michelle Sims, the Chief Executive Officer of YUPRO Placement, a champion for skills-based hiring. Michelle's dedication to fostering equity in the workforce began long before her current role, starting with her experience as a babysitter and YMCA counselor. Leading through a pandemic wasn't easy, but Michelle took the helm of YUPRO Placement just days before it hit. Her unwavering commitment to empowering individuals has never faltered.
A recognized leader in diversity and inclusion, Michelle is a three-time honoree on the SIA Global Power Women 150 List. Join us as she dismantles traditional hiring practices and shares invaluable strategies to reshape your talent acquisition for a more inclusive future.