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A New Kind of Tech Job Emphasizes Skills, Not a College Degree
June 28, 2017 /
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"I got one big break," he said. "That’s what I needed."
Mr. Bridges represents a new but promising category in the American labor market: people working in so-called new-collar or middle-skill jobs. As the United States struggles with how to match good jobs to the two-thirds of adults who do not have a four-year college degree, his experience shows how a worker’s skills can be emphasized over traditional hiring filters like college degrees, work history and personal references. And elevating skills over pedigree creates new pathways to employment and tailored training and a gateway to the middle class.
By STEVE LOHR
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