Thousands of state jobs that had required a four-year degree to apply won’t from now on, Governor Hogan announced last month. The nonprofit Opportunity@Work will help the state recruit, tapping into workers with alternative experience - like military service, on-the-job learning, or an apprenticeship.
The group’s Chief Customer Officer, Bridgette Gray, says this move shines light on the millions of Americans who’ve been overlooked by degree requirements.
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Then, Maryland’s unemployment numbers are slightly worse than the national figure, but employers are desperate to hire. What’s the disconnect? We ask economist Daraius Irani.
