Modernizing and Reforming the Assessment and Hiring of Federal Job Candidates

What it means

Directs federal agencies to prioritize skills and competencies over college degrees when hiring. Agencies can only require degrees when legally necessary for specific positions, and must develop better assessment methods within 180 days.

Expected impact

• More diverse federal workforce as barriers to entry are reduced for qualified candidates without traditional degrees
• Increased opportunities for workers with practical skills and experience but limited formal education
• Potential model for private sector employers to adopt similar skills-based hiring practices
• More efficient hiring processes that better match candidates' abilities to job requirements