What Happens When Employers Focus on Skills, Not Credentials?

Описание: Skills-based hiring, jobs, credentialing, economic mobility, and workforce development are at the center of this powerful conversation about the future of work and who gets access to opportunity.

At the HOPE Global Forum, Debbie Dyson, CEO of OneTen, joins Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief of WorkingNation, to explore how shifting focus from traditional credentials to proven skills can transform the way companies hire and promote talent. With 66% of U.S. workers lacking a four-year degree, Dyson makes the case for inclusive, skills-first hiring that opens doors for underrepresented talent and supports long-term career growth.

This conversation offers real-world insights for employers, policymakers, and workers—showing how investing in skills over degrees can solve labor shortages, strengthen businesses, and expand access to meaningful careers.

📍 Filmed at the HOPE Global Forum
🎙 Featuring: Debbie Dyson, CEO of OneTen
🗣 Interviewed by: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNation
🎯 Topics: Skills-Based Hiring, Jobs, Credentialing, Economic Mobility, Workforce Equity

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