Jeran Culina

Leaders across the United States share a common concern: how to ensure that workers have the skills they need to find quality jobs and that businesses have the talented workforce they need to thrive. In response, policymakers and education and workforce leaders have been exploring new ways for workers to demonstrate their competencies. One example is the growing adoption of “skills-based hiring”—an approach that prioritizes applicants’ skills, competencies, and experience over bachelor’s degree requirements.