Virginia Eliminates College Degree Requirements for Majority of State Government Jobs

Virginia will no longer require college degrees for nearly 90% of the state's classified jobs starting in July.
Governor Glenn Youngkin called it a "landmark change" that will improve hiring processes and expand career paths for job seekers.
The change will give all applicants "equal consideration" and open up opportunities for individuals with equivalent training, knowledge, skills, certifications, and experience.
Virginia state agencies advertise over 20,000 jobs each year, and the change is expected to simplify and speed up universal licensing recognition and credentialing processes.
Supporters of the policy argue that it expands opportunities for workers who lack four-year degrees but have other skills and training.