About this episode
Join us as we review our predictions from 2024 in the realm of AI utilization and the shift toward eliminating degree requirements for jobs. Discover how 16 states have already removed degree prerequisites for state positions. What You’ll Learn: - Explore the success stories of companies like Canva, which have witnessed a surge in applicants after ditching degree requirements and adopting a skill-based promotion system. - Gain insights into the importance of widening the talent pool by removing unnecessary barriers in job application processes. - Get a glimpse of the changing landscape of skill evaluation in companies, emphasizing skills over degrees and predicting a transformation in job search procedures within the next 5 years. - Uncover the potential impact of AI and the rise of Degree Free alternatives in various sectors by 2025, bridging skill gaps and fostering innovation. - Delve into the trend of down credentialing in key sectors like medicine, technology, and teaching, paving the way for alternative teacher certification programs to address talent shortages. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation as we forecast the future of job requirements, skill evaluation, and industry trends. Reflect on the progress made in 2024 and anticipate the exciting developments ahead in 2025. Tune in to the Degree Free Podcast for more thought-provoking discussions on education, employment, and the evolving job market. Ready to set your teen on the path to success after high school? Apply for our Degree Free Launch Program and let's build them a personalized career roadmap: https://degreefree.co/launch To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Your questions, answered on air! Head over to https://ask.degreefree.co/question and Ryan and Hannah will answer your question on the podcast! Want to help your 16-20 year old build the life they want without wasting 5 and half years and going into crippling student debt? Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook! Guide your 16-20 year old to jobs that help them reach their goals. All while saving time and money. Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set. Get "The Degree Free Way" Workbook here → https://degreefree.co/book