Monday, September 3, 2018

Apple, Google, et al. strike a blow against the college cartel

Via Billy


two women stand on a factory floor wearing protective ear wear.

Some of America’s biggest companies have stopped requiring college degrees for many entry- and mid-level jobs. Others should follow suit.

 Earlier this month, the job-search site Glassdoor compiled a list of 15 major companies that no longer require applicants for certain posts to have a college degree. The list included an array of entry- and mid-level jobs —everything from barista to “Apple Genius” to “senior manager of finance” — at such corporate giants as Apple, Google, Bank of America, Penguin Random House, Home Depot, Costco, Whole Foods, and Starbucks. Glassdoor lauded these firms for opening new pathways to success and recognizing “that book smarts don’t necessarily equal strong work ethic, grit and talent.” CNBC and Axios provided similar, approving coverage.

More @ AEI

2 comments:

  1. Great news.

    Strom Thurmond was allowed to take the bar exam without having done law school. He passed.

    Many professions can be learned without formal schooling. And the knowledge can be tested. Not everyone can do it, but the option should exist.

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    1. & many should go to trade school which should give them the ability to earn a good living.

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