New Research Reveals Pathways for U.S. Workers Without Degrees
New Research Highlights Opportunities for U.S. Workers
A recent report from Opportunity@Work sheds light on the evolving landscape for U.S. workers who gained their skills through alternative routes instead of traditional college degrees. Known as Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs), this segment of the labor force numbers over 70 million. For decades, these individuals saw a decline in available job opportunities. However, the narrative is beginning to shift, revealing promising pathways to success.
A Shift in Trends: Regaining Lost Jobs
According to the study, approximately 7.5 million roles previously available to STARs have diminished significantly, as over 70% of new job openings now demand a bachelor's degree. The report titled State of the Paper Ceiling indicates a reversal of this trend, with STARs recovering more than 10% of these lost positions since 2020. This resurgence presents an opportunity for STARs to access an additional 10 million jobs by the end of the decade, provided that skills-first hiring practices gain traction across various industries.
In the past, the concept of a
Topics Consumer Products & Retail）
【About Using Articles】
You can freely use the title and article content by linking to the page where the article is posted.
※ Images cannot be used.
【About Links】
Links are free to use.