After nearly three decades as a manager at a staffing agency, Erika Winfrey decided in October 2024 to take a bold step toward entrepreneurship by launching her own business, SkillUp Workforce, in Memphis, Tennessee. Winfrey’s extensive experience in staffing — helping to place temporary workers, temp-to-hire employees, and direct hires — opened her eyes to the gaps in the workforce. This realization became the driving force behind SkillUp, a business dedicated to career and business consulting.
