There is no question that we live in a world of rapidly evolving industries. As such, the jobs available in the market are demanding skills that the current labor market is struggling to keep pace with. Many Americans are feeling left behind, especially the nearly two-thirds of adults who do not have a 4-year college degree. However new initiatives from organizations such as Markle and TechHire are providing skills based training to people looking to find opportunities in the growing tech sector. The old model of degree based hiring practices can often filter out otherwise qualified candidates, so these companies are paving the way for a skill based model to fit the “new-collar” jobs that are in high demand. Programs such as the ones described in this recent article in the New York Times are providing opportunities for thousands of people who might typically be precluded from pursuing new opportunities because of the lack of a degree. With so many people uncertain about their future career prospects, organizations such as these can give important training and guidance.
Skills Over Degrees
