California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans to double the number of jobs in the state that don't require a college degree, joining states such as Minnesota, Virginia and Pennsylvania that have already eliminated degree requirements for most public jobs. did.
Newsom on Monday unveiled a career education master plan framework that includes eliminating college degree requirements for 30,000 jobs in the state.
The Democratic governor called for an additional 30,000 jobs over the next few years in an overall effort to “help Californians translate their skills and knowledge into real progress toward degrees and careers.” The plan is to abolish them and double their number.
“All Californians deserve the opportunity to develop real-life skills and pursue fulfilling careers, even those who don't require a college degree,” Newsom said in a statement. “California is working to ensure everyone has what they need to get good-paying, long-lasting jobs so we can build the economy of the future that supports all families.”
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California Governor Gavin Newsomis has eliminated college degree requirements for 30,000 state government jobs. (Tamamario)
The framework also includes plans to establish a “career passport” for citizens that would create a digital record of the skills and competencies needed for job searches.
Veterans will also benefit from the new plan, which allows them to earn college credit for their military experience.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, supports reducing the emphasis on needing a college degree to secure a career. Musk recently said he believes “the value of a college education is somewhat overrated.”
“Too many people spend four years, rack up large amounts of debt, and often don't have any useful skills that they can apply afterwards. I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands. I We need electricians, plumbers, carpenters. That's much more important than a little political science major,” Musk said during Trump's campaign. “I don't think people should think that they need a four-year college degree to be successful.”
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro previously eliminated college degree requirements for more than 90% of state government jobs. (Gilbert Carrasquillo)
Newsom's framework comes just months after a report found that the majority of students at for-profit colleges do not graduate, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. The report found that at California State University, only 36% of students graduate within four years and 62% within six years.
Eliminating college degree requirements for state jobs has gained bipartisan support in recent years.
Under Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, Maryland will become the first state in the nation to eliminate degree requirements for most state jobs in 2022, with more than a dozen other states preparing to follow in his footsteps with similar orders. It became.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued an executive order requiring 92% of state government jobs to require a college degree in 2023, a decision praised by Republican state lawmakers as “a step in the right direction.” . ”
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Additionally, the 2024 Republican Party Platform Framework released during the presidential campaign states that “the Republican Party supports the creation of significantly more affordable supplements to traditional four-year college degrees.” There is.
