by dankeelan | Aug 11, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Hiring, Skills
Seventy percent of employers now use skills-based hiring, up from 65% a year earlier, and 53% have eliminated degree requirements entirely, up from just 30%, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook 2026 survey and TestGorilla’s 2025...
by dankeelan | Aug 4, 2026 | Featured, Skills, Technology
“I was just in a trough, drowning in uncertainty,” says Walaa Volidis, a Palestinian software engineer. “But deep inside, I made a decision: it will not be the end, no matter how hard it gets. I’ll keep fighting for my dreams.” Wearing a...
by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2026 | Finance, Skills, Training
Starting today, a new federal student aid program is available for people who want to enter the workforce immediately. The Department of Education’s Workforce Pell grant is the first-of-its-kind financial aid program for students participating in eight to 15-week...
by dankeelan | May 26, 2026 | Featured, Future of Work, Jobs, Skills
AI is gobbling up jobs, or at least that’s what the headlines are telling us. It is not unwarranted to fear AI and its impact on the job market. As companies invest heavily in AI capabilities, thousands of workers continue to face layoffs and uncertainty. But, the...
by dankeelan | Jan 20, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Future of Work, Skills
Technological change has reshaped job markets for centuries. But the benefits have not always been widely shared. As AI and digital technologies transform today’s workplace even those at the forefront of innovation are not immune to disruption as recent job cuts at...
by dankeelan | Jan 6, 2026 | Featured, Skills, Tips
The end of the year is the perfect time to take stock of where you are, what you’re good at, and what you want to develop in the new year. The job market continues to be intense and competitive, so you’re wise to consider hiring trends and how you can best prepare and...
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