The conventional degree was once as integral to the American Dream as getting the keys to your first home. But among the many norms the pandemic upended, the job market and what is required to succeed ...

In the pursuit of prosperity and financial security, the well-trodden path has long been considered a college education. For decades, the promise of a bachelor’s degree has shone like a beacon, ...

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: ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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.

JANESVILLE — An upcoming Courageous Conversation will explore the concept of the “Paper Ceiling,” the invisible barriers to career advancement that often impact employees in the workplace without a ...