Not having a college degree has become a huge hindrance for people not only being able to get a job, but to get a sustainable job with opportunities for advancement.

And it’s a significant roadblock to advancement for Black people.

Maurice Jones of OneTen joins Erica and India to discuss the realities of the job market and how OneTen is working to evolve the employment ecosystem to open up pathways of sustainable achievement for Black people.

In this discussion:

• How degree requirements create systemic barriers to advancement and reinforce wealth gaps
• How small businesses can shift their hiring and advancement practices to support a more equitable workforce
• Why we need to shift to a skills-based hiring process rather than checking boxes with credentials
• Four elements of a sustainable job

Connect with Maurice Jones:

• OneTen
• Connect with Maurice on LinkedIn
• Twitter: @MauriceOneTen

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