Federal Contracts: Skills and Experience Over College Degrees for Job Eligibility.
This law aims to stop federal agencies from automatically requiring minimum college degrees for personnel hired by government contractors. The change emphasizes that job eligibility should be based on skills, experience, and alternative credentials, rather than just formal education. This broadens opportunities for skilled workers who gained expertise through apprenticeships or work experience instead of a university degree.
Key points
Government contractors are generally prohibited from setting minimum degree requirements for job candidates.
Experience, industry certifications, and apprenticeships must be considered valid alternatives to formal college education.
Federal agencies must provide a written justification if a specific educational requirement is deemed absolutely necessary for a contract.
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