• Are Skills the New Degree?

  • Jul 23 2024
  • Length: 47 mins
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Are Skills the New Degree?

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  • Millions of Americans entering the workforce don’t have a traditional four-year college degree. Earning a degree may not be realistic, attainable or appealing for everyone. Many folks are instead pursuing alternative educational paths—from on-the-job-training to certificates— to advance their careers. The traditional four-year degree is only one way to demonstrate needed work skills. But are prospective employers feeling the same way?

    We continue to see the bachelor's degree as a requirement for many job listings and so AI-enabled resume readers will screen out otherwise capable applicants. How can we tear down this paper ceiling and create more pathways for professional development and faster skills growth without the time and financial investment that college requires for workers who may already have equivalent work experience?

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