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Traditional talent sourcing is holding back millions. Here’s a new hiring approach that could reinvigorate the American Dream.
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The American Dream has long been a symbol of opportunity, but for many, it feels increasingly out of reach — especially for those without a college degree. Today, over 50% of jobs require a college degree, but less than 40% of Americans have one, creating a talent mismatch that leaves millions of workers stuck in low-wage jobs and employers struggling to fill high-demand positions.
Merit America is tackling this critical issue head-on. This innovative nonprofit has created a fast-track training program that upskills workers without college degrees, preparing them for lucrative tech careers in just months. By partnering with major companies like Amazon and IBM, Merit America is building a new talent pipeline that challenges the outdated reliance on college degrees as a hiring prerequisite.
The impact is already significant: over 11,000 workers trained and $1 billion in wage-gains generated. But the potential is even greater. As more employers embrace this skills-based hiring model, it could reopen pathways to opportunity for millions of Americans while solving critical talent shortages. Merit America's approach isn't just changing individual lives; it's reimagining workforce development and revitalizing the American Dream for a new generation.
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Watch more videos about the changemakers transforming the future of work across America in our playlist ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-0tjFMo6OLBhyfiwMh3AOlfdniv4eQY
And visit Stand Together’s website to learn more ► standtogether.org
Traditional talent sourcing is holding back millions. Here’s a new hiring approach that could reinvigorate the American Dream.
For more stories, ideas, and advice from changemakers tackling our biggest challenges, subscribe to Stand Together ► youtube.com/standtogethercc
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The American Dream has long been a symbol of opportunity, but for many, it feels increasingly out of reach — especially for those without a college degree. Today, over 50% of jobs require a college degree, but less than 40% of Americans have one, creating a talent mismatch that leaves millions of workers stuck in low-wage jobs and employers struggling to fill high-demand positions.
Merit America is tackling this critical issue head-on. This innovative nonprofit has created a fast-track training program that upskills workers without college degrees, preparing them for lucrative tech careers in just months. By partnering with major companies like Amazon and IBM, Merit America is building a new talent pipeline that challenges the outdated reliance on college degrees as a hiring prerequisite.
The impact is already significant: over 11,000 workers trained and $1 billion in wage-gains generated. But the potential is even greater. As more employers embrace this skills-based hiring model, it could reopen pathways to opportunity for millions of Americans while solving critical talent shortages. Merit America's approach isn't just changing individual lives; it's reimagining workforce development and revitalizing the American Dream for a new generation.
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Watch more videos about the changemakers transforming the future of work across America in our playlist ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-0tjFMo6OLBhyfiwMh3AOlfdniv4eQY
And visit Stand Together’s website to learn more ► standtogether.org
