Bipartisan "Federal Jobs for STARs Act" Would Cut Degree Requirements Across Federal Hiring
Reps. Bynum (D-OR), Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Mackenzie (R-PA), and McGuire (R-VA) introduced legislation directing federal agencies to de-emphasize bachelor's degree requirements where not essential, establish OPM-recognized skills-based qualifications for military/apprenticeship/technical-education backgrounds, and create a dedicated USAJobs portal for non-degree candidates.
Why it matters
Read at MeriTalk Skills-based hiring is moving from private-sector practice into codified federal policy, which could set a benchmark (and talent pool precedent) other public and private employers reference.
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