Corporate America Moves Beyond College Degrees
For decades, the prevailing wisdom was that a college degree was the golden ticket to employment opportunities and career advancement. It was a non-negotiable requirement and a barrier to entry for many lucrative positions. But in recent years, a paradigm shift has been taking place in corporate America. Examining the astrological cycles, it’s clear this shift is here to stay.
Major companies are leading the charge in eliminating the four-year degree requirement for many of their roles. They are instead focusing on skills-based hiring, recognizing that practical experience and relevant skills can be more valuable than a traditional college education. This shift is driven by the need to address talent shortages, promote diversity, and foster a more inclusive workforce.
Key Companies Embracing Skills-Based Hiring
Delta Airlines: Focuses on skills and experience over degrees for various roles
IBM: Pioneering in offering apprenticeships and skills-based hiring practices
Google: Prioritizing job-related skills and practical experience
Apple: Moving towards a more inclusive hiring approach based on skills
Ernst & Young: Emphasizing strengths, potential, and skills over academic qualifications
This transition makes sense from a logical perspective, but it’s also reflective of deeper cosmic influences. In particular, the outer planets of our solar system relate more to large collective trends and evolution due to their slower orbits. Each of the outer planets, Jupiter through Pluto, are in the midst of major shifts that indicate a tidal wave of new collective energy flowing in. These transits not only mirror the changes we’re noticing in workplace culture golden rules like the abandonment of four-year degrees, but they also offer a glimpse at what’s in store for years to come.