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‘Tear the paper ceiling’: A new campaign wants companies to ditch 4-year degree requirements

  By Talib Visram October 07, 2022 Justin Hutchinson was working at a smoothie shop in his native Baton Rouge, trying to save money for his tuition to Louisiana State University, which he was struggling to pay after the death of his father. Hutchinson was a popular employee: He’d memorize customers’ orders and even their … Continue reading ‘Tear the paper ceiling’: A new campaign wants companies to ditch 4-year degree requirements

Report: College degree requirements are keeping qualified women of color out of tech

By Lydia Dishman   March 25, 2022 What is it going to take to get more women of color in tech? The answer is complex, but MacKenzie Scott aims to be part of the solution.  Her philanthropy continues to focus on moving the needle toward equity for all. As such, she’s donated $3.9 billion to … Continue reading Report: College degree requirements are keeping qualified women of color out of tech

Is A Master’s Degree or Grad School Really Needed to Achieve Success?

by Pejman Ghadimi Follow @secretentourageSeptember 16, 2016 The discussion of what formal education is worth comes up often in my entrepreneur academy and even after people read my best-selling book Third Circle Theory. The debate often has support from both sides and is no different than the formal versus self-education debates that have bombarded social … Continue reading Is A Master’s Degree or Grad School Really Needed to Achieve Success?

You Won’t Win Over the Job Market Without a Degree. Or Will You?

by Ryan Winner January 20, 2016 Follow @rw_resumewriterJanuary 20, 2016 When we square measure out looking for a replacement job we’re bombarded with positions posing for a 4-year degree In today’s world, once we square measure out looking for a replacement job we’re bombarded with positions posing for a 4-year degree. This is often nice … Continue reading You Won’t Win Over the Job Market Without a Degree. Or Will You?