Gov. Roy Cooper is pushing for more North Carolina state positions to not require college degrees. The effort is aimed at encouraging more experienced-based individuals to apply.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks on May 17, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Cooper issued an executive order designed to encourage more people to apply for state jobs even if they do not have a college degree."We want more qualified candidates to apply for positions across state government," State Human Resources Director Barbara Gibson said in the release.
The order also directs efforts within Cabinet agencies to eliminate management preferences to hire people with degrees. Those agencies will receive training to help applicants meet minimum applicant standards. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.
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