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Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance
The AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance unites Amazon Web Services (AWS), educational institutions, government agencies, and employers to address the tech talent gap. This collaboration focuses on revamping curriculum in community colleges and universities to better prepare students for in-demand cloud jobs like cloud support, software development, and data…
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Cisco
Cisco recognized the risk and cost associated with bad hires, which often leads managers to prioritize easily validated credentials like college degrees. To mitigate this risk and leverage existing talent, Cisco emphasizes internal promotion based on skills. Managers can more confidently assess an employee’s capabilities based on their past performance…
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Walmart
Walmart overhauled its hiring process to focus on skills rather than educational background. They created new job descriptions that pinpoint the essential skills needed to succeed in the role, ditching the “nice-to-haves” that might discourage qualified candidates. Working with HR, they identified when these skills should be demonstrably mastered by…
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Accenture
Accenture prioritizes a smooth and engaging onboarding process for new hires to reduce anxiety and turnover. They provide user-friendly materials two weeks in advance to prepare them. The onboarding itself utilizes VR technology for both acclimatization and group exercises, showcasing their tech-forward approach and potentially reducing classroom time. Additionally, Accenture…
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IBM
IBM, a forerunner in skills-based hiring, demonstrates a nuanced approach. While they’ve reduced degree requirements in half their job postings and hire 20% of new hires without degrees, they’ve also seen a rise in requiring bachelor’s degrees for specific IT roles (from 21% to 27% of job descriptions). This isn’t…
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Grads of Life | Tools for adopting skills-first practices and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Grads of Life, a talent strategy consulting firm, advocates for “Skills-First Talent Strategies” for Corporate America. This approach focuses on identifying and recruiting candidates based on the specific skills needed for the role, regardless of their formal education. There are several advantages to this method. First, it broadens the talent…
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Accenture | Apprenticeship Program and Guide
Accenture is a strong advocate for apprenticeships in the United States. They see it as a key strategy to bridge the digital skills gap and create a diverse and qualified workforce. Their internal apprenticeship program offers an attractive “earn and learn” model. Apprentices are placed in full-time, year-long salaried positions…