I don’t really disagree with this. Why should you need a degree to work in government?
Campus Reform reports:
Pennsylvania Governor drops four-year degree requirements for government jobsPennsylvania’s new Governor Josh Shapiro issued an executive order last week that removes four-year degrees from 92% of government jobs.Shapiro stated that this initiative will open approximately 65,000 jobs in the state to those without college education, he announced on Twitter.The Shapiro Administration is “not wasting a second.”“The Commonwealth is committed to increasing economic opportunity for all people of Pennsylvania,” says the executive order, “by creating new pathways to public employment.”The new policy is the first step in “modernizing the Commonwealth’s hiring model to a model focused on skill, competency, and practical experience rather than just educational background” and will emphasize “equivalent experience needed in lieu of a college degree wherever possible,” according to the executive order.Pennsylvania is the most recent in a string of states that have announced similar plans to eliminate degree requirements for government jobs.In March 2022, then-Governor of Maryland Larry Hogan announced his state’s plan to remove degree requirements for a multitude of state jobs in customer service, IT, and administrative tracks, according to NPR.NPR quoted Hogan saying it is “more important than ever that we work together to find new ways to build a steady pipeline of talented, well-trained, skilled workers for the jobs of the future.”Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced in December 2022 that his state would also be dropping four-year degree requirements for state government jobs.“[E]liminating bachelor’s degree requirements will broaden access to qualified talent and expand employment opportunities to attract diverse candidates, including underrepresented groups,” according to the press release announcing Cox’s decision.“A degree should not be the only way to get a good paying job or have a fulfilling future,” the press release continued
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