Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has scrapped college degree requirements for 90 percent of state government jobs.
Starting July 1, state agencies will no longer require degrees or give preference to job candidates who have them for 90 percent of state jobs, Youngkin said Tuesday.
“This landmark change in hiring practices for our state workforce will improve hiring processes, expand possibilities and career paths for job seekers and enhance our ability to deliver quality services,” Youngkin said in a statement announcing the change. A year ago in Maryland, then-Gov. Larry Hogan drew a mix of praise and concern when he imposed a similar policy. Critics warned that he was lowering standards and devaluing higher education. But supporters — Democrats among them — applauded Hogan for lowering barriers for workers who lack four-year degrees but have other skills and training.Virginia, whose state agencies advertise about 20,000 job opportunities a year, is the seventh state to follow Maryland’s lead.
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