Tech workers don’t need degrees to be successful

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Because the tech industry is so lucrative, it’s often assumed these roles require expensive degrees. Yet looking beyond the traditional educational pipeline can benefit employers and employees alike.  

More than 60% of U.S. workers don’t have a college degree, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. It’s important that change is reflected in recruiting, too, and research from job search platform Indeed shows that 59% of employers are considering eliminating college degree requirements altogether. This can be particularly beneficial in the tech industry, as 61% of employers are looking to fill roles in 2024, according to Robert Half Technology.  

Paola Peralta
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Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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