Harris vows to nix 'unnecessary degree requirements' for federal jobs on Day 1.

Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged to eliminate unnecessary degree requirements for certain federal positions on her first day in office if elected president. This initiative aligns with a broader trend of states and companies, including IBM, Google, and Delta Air Lines, moving away from strict college degree requirements for certain roles. Harris aims to challenge the private sector to follow suit, echoing former President Donald Trump's 2020 executive order focusing on skills-based hiring over degree requirements. Despite these shifts, some experts suggest that college degrees will still play a significant role in hiring and compensation decisions in the future. [Extracted from the article]