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Diverse Californians entering a modern state capitol building, symbolizing new opportunities in state jobs that prioritize skills over degrees.

California's Skills-First Hiring: Thousands of State Jobs Drop Degree Requirements

California has quietly eliminated college degree requirements for nearly 30,000 state jobs, signaling a profound shift in how one of the nation's largest economies values skills over diplomas.

Marcus Ellery·June 17, 2026