Like @UpAndComing mentioned for specific skillsets I've seen many job postings where the degree is optional.i understand the logic behind it
i'm just saying just because google is offering this doesn't mean all companies are going to follow suit by valuing them the same.
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True. I'm speaking in general of certificates and Licenses being asked more from companies than ever before
I've even seen plenty of Engineering positions that now say having a degree is optional. They rather have someone with PCB, CAD, or RFID design software experience
The value of a college degree has been declining for a decade. This will put a nail in the coffin
Employers are realizing specialized skilled based knowledge from a certificate/license/trade school are more employable than general textbook knowledge from a degree
I completely agree with the bolded. This should be seen more as an alternative to college rather than replacement.Those aren't engineering jobs then That's some technician shyt (not that there's anything wrong with that)
This will only apply to some jobs. You'll never be able to "Google degree" proper Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering, because a proper understanding of the fundamentals is key. And color me a traditionalist, but I don't see anything wrong with making sure college graduates have a basic grasp of culture and ethics and other subjects not directly related to their profession
Seems like this certificate stuff should be appended to the trade schools we currently have. You can be a plumber or a basic coder, or go to college.
Companies on board? The president already signed sn executive order to hire experience over college degree.. Apple, Google, Facebook already said you don't need a college degree to work for them just show your skills..The problem with this is that you have to get companies on board. I can only speak from the IT world but a lot of companies value a degree way too much. They are asking for one for even basic entry level positions. That will need yo change for this program to be successful.