WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As it celebrates the first anniversary of its launch, the national movement to Tear the Paper Ceiling continues to build momentum as businesses and ...

You’ve probably heard of the “glass ceiling”: the social barrier that prevents women’s advancement to top leadership roles. Now, a similar term has been coined for those without a bachelor’s degree: ...

About 55% of America’s workforce lacks a bachelor's degree or higher. Many have experience, training, and skills, but not having a degree blocks them from even being considered for higher-paying jobs.

In the pursuit of prosperity and financial security, the well-trodden path has long been considered a college education. For decades, the promise of a bachelor’s degree has shone like a beacon, ...

“Apprenticeship programs represent a critical pathway for STARs in the U.S. to access higher-wage jobs, and we’re thrilled to highlight the efforts of our partners to create more opportunities for the ...

Job applicants without a college degree have a much harder time getting hired—particularly in jobs with upward mobility. Opportunity@Work is trying to change that. Justin Hutchinson was working at a ...

Employers struggling to fill roles, and job-seekers frustrated by rigid requirements, could both benefit from increased access to job opportunities for workers without a bachelor degree. Employment ...

Citing the skyrocketing cost of a college education, a City Council committee agreed Tuesday to remove that “paper ceiling” by allowing candidates for city jobs to substitute work experience for a ...

The paper ceiling is real. Even in one of the tightest labor markets in history, 44% of recent job openings required a bachelor’s degree. The paper ceiling, like the more familiar glass ceiling, is a ...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become focal points of discussion for companies worldwide, across all industries and sizes. It's increasingly acknowledged that having a diversified and ...