Build Your Workforce with Skilled Mainframe, Data, and Project Talent.

SKILLSFIT™ from YUPRO Placement, in partnership with Franklin Skills, delivers a modern apprenticeship model that fills your hardest-to-hire technical roles with trained, supported, and loyal talent.

As a U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Ambassador and Intermediary, YUPRO Placement combines Franklin Skills’ technical training with our skills-first recruiting and Employer of Record (EOR) model to give employers a turnkey solution for building a future-ready workforce.

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THE CHALLENGE

Legacy Systems / Legacy Talent

Legacy and data-driven systems still power many of the world’s most critical industries. Yet, the workforce that keeps them running is aging out, and replacements are increasingly hard to find.

THE SOLUTION

SKILLSFIT™

Recruiting alone can’t solve the problem. Employers need a sustainable way to source, train, and retain talent in roles that keep business operations moving. SKILLSFIT™ solves this challenge by pairing hands-on, performance-based training with a fully managed apprenticeship model that brings job-ready talent into your team from day one.

Apprenticeships For All Skills.

SKILLSFIT™ offers a turnkey model that simplifies apprenticeship management for a wide range of talent needs. Find out more about the wide-range of parnterships we offer.

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THE SKILLSFIT™ MODEL

SKILLSFIT™ Simplifies Apprenticeship Management.

SKILLSFIT™ simplifies apprenticeship management for employers by combining training, recruiting, and employment into one seamless experience.

YUPRO Placement recruits, employs, and supports apprentices as they complete Franklin Skills’ specialized training and contribute to your organization through on-the-job learning.

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TURNKEY

A turnkey apprenticeship model that includes recruiting, onboarding, payroll, compliance, and retention support.

LONG-TERM

Retention-focused coaching that improves engagement and long-term loyalty.

FLEXIBLE

The flexibility to launch DOL-registered or non-registered programs based on business needs.

JOB-READY

Job-ready candidates trained in mainframe, data analytics, networking, and project management.

PREDICTABLE

A predictable, all-inclusive cost structure with transparent flat fees.

EXPANSIVE

Access to YUPRO Placement’s nationwide network of 275,000 skilled professionals from 50+ nonprofit training partners.

How it works

Talent is sourced through YUPRO Placement’s nationwide network and pre-assessed using career fit tools that align skills to your open roles. Each apprentice completes over 100 hours of pre-placement training with Franklin Skills, covering technical foundations, collaboration, and professional readiness.

Apprentices begin on-the-job assignments as W2 employees of YUPRO Placement.
We handle payroll, benefits, and compliance while providing coaching, mentorship, and professional development that accelerate time-to-productivity.

Apprentices grow into full contributors within eight weeks and continue developing through role-specific training and feedback. This approach builds institutional knowledge, reduces turnover, and strengthens your internal pipeline for long-term workforce stability.

PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS

A Talent Solution For Your Hardest-to-Fill Roles.

Franklin Skills Apprenticeships through SKILLSFIT™ provide targeted workforce solutions across roles where talent is hardest to find and retain:

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Mainframe Development and Support

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

Networking and Systems Administration

Project Coordination and Operations

The SKILLSFIT™ Advantage

  • Predictable and transparent
    pricing
  • Lower turnover and shorter time-to-productivity
  • Retained talent and institutional knowledge
  • Scalable programs tailored to your workforce goals
  • De-risked hiring through YUPRO Placement’s EOR model
  • Increased performance across project teams
  • Reduced reliance on costly consultants and SOW labor

Results For Employers

Organizations leveraging SKILLSFIT™ report measurable impact across operations and project teams:

Up to 40% faster time to productivity

Higher retention rates vs. other contingent models

Improved project performance

Lower cost per hire

Stronger long-term workforce pipelines

Ready to Strengthen Your Workforce?

Let’s design a SKILLSFIT™ apprenticeship program that fills your hardest-to-hire roles, delivers measurable ROI, and builds the loyal workforce your business needs to grow.

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