Kamala Harris pledges to open federal jobs to non-degree holders amid rising education costs and low graduation rates: A look at alternative paths to success – Times of India
As one of the biggest elections unfolds, the world is watching out for the 2024 US Presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a tight race for the presidency. Recently, in a speech delivered in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris pledged to eliminate unnecessary college degree requirements for certain federal jobs if she is elected.Reuters has quoted Harris saying, “As president, I will get rid of the unnecessary degree requirements for federal jobs to increase opportunities for folks without a four-year degree.” She emphasized the importance of acknowledging alternative paths to success, such as apprenticeships and technical programs, in addition to traditional college degrees.According to data released by the US Census Bureau...