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Skills-based hiring — relying on applicants’ aptitudes and experience to determine whether they are a good fit for a job — is gaining popularity since it helps employers move past the antiquated system of evaluating talent based on degrees and toward a culture that treats applicants as individuals with unique potential and ability to contribute.  To expand … Continued

Degree inflation, or employers’ tendency to demand degrees for jobs that previously never required them, eroded U.S. competitiveness, hurt the middle class, and kept people from realizing their unique potential.  Employers are finally rethinking that mindset. According to recent news stories and podcasts, this movement will unlock the potential of millions of Americans by spurring innovation that will lead … Continued

Learning happens in the classroom and on the job, but also during certificate programs, skills bootcamps, and military service. More than 70 million Americans have taken advantage of these learning opportunities instead of pursuing a bachelor’s degree. While these experiences are valuable, their benefits can be difficult to communicate to employers.  A group of innovators … Continued

How can employers, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders work together to create opportunities for U.S. workers to reach their full potential? Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) Executive Director Ryan Stowers explored that question in a series of recent interviews with business leaders and lifelong learning innovators.  Connecting overlooked talent with the employers who need them Since … Continued

Employers are changing their approach to hiring by focusing more on aptitudes and skills and less on credentials. And by connecting individuals to the learning programs that can help them build the skills they need to fill in-demand jobs, SkillUp is helping both workers and employees.  The organization recently released its 2023 Impact Report, showcasing the nearly … Continued