President Trump Signs Executive Order Prioritizing Skills over a College Degree for Federal Hiring

On June 26, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order that will overhaul the government’s hiring practices so that a job applicant’s skills will be given a priority over a college degree. The executive order directs federal agencies to shift from vetting applicants based on their educational credentials and move toward using skill assessments and interviews with subject matter experts to determine an applicant’s qualifications....<BR />By: <a href="https://www.jdsupra.com/profile/Mitchell_Silberberg_Knupp/">Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP</a>

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