More than 80 employers, training providers, and nonprofits nationwide join forces to support workers who are Skilled ...

You’ve probably heard of the “glass ceiling”: the social barrier that prevents women’s advancement to top leadership roles. Now, a similar term has been coined for those without a bachelor’s degree: ...

About 55% of America’s workforce lacks a bachelor's degree or higher. Many have experience, training, and skills, but not having a degree blocks them from even being considered for higher-paying jobs.

The year is 2014, and Nancy, an experienced human resources professional, is hiring for her company’s new job opening. As she sifts through resumes, one in particular stands out: Mike. Mike ...

Citing the skyrocketing cost of a college education, a City Council committee agreed Tuesday to remove that “paper ceiling” by allowing candidates for city jobs to substitute work experience for a ...

Employers struggling to fill roles, and job-seekers frustrated by rigid requirements, could both benefit from increased access to job opportunities for workers without a bachelor degree. Employment ...

New PSAs for Skills-First Hiring campaign highlight the competitive advantage of hiring STARs - workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes "We launched the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign to shine a ...

Gartner predicted nine future of work trends for 2024. One is the collapse of common career assumptions. One assumption is “a bachelor’s degree is the only path to relevant skills.” The tight labor ...

Job applicants without a college degree have a much harder time getting hired—particularly in jobs with upward mobility. Opportunity@Work is trying to change that. Justin Hutchinson was working at a ...

The paper ceiling is real. Even in one of the tightest labor markets in history, 44% of recent job openings required a bachelor’s degree. The paper ceiling, like the more familiar glass ceiling, is a ...