The university vice president praises Gov. Murphy for his work helping skilled workers without a college degree to earn a living wage.
In a letter sent to governors as chair of the National Governors Association, Murphy wrote “…a four-year degree is not the only way – or even the best way – to demonstrate competence…Communities of color and rural residents are particularly disadvantaged by degree requirements, which shut out 76% of Black adults, 83% of Latino adults, and 75% of rural residents.”
, New Jersey’s talent gap grew 7% each year from 2010 to 2019 and then saw great acceleration since the pandemic. In 2022, New Jersey had about 275,00 unfilled positions, and the lack of a postsecondary degree is cited as one main factor contributing to this gap. One thing is clear: to remain relevant, the higher education sector must adapt to new realities. To this end, nonprofit, accredited Western Governors University leads the, a coalition of employers, education providers, policymakers, military, non-profits, and other stakeholders dedicated to advancing skills-based education and hiring.
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