{"id":32,"date":"2018-03-26T23:05:52","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T23:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dvc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2018-volume-1-issue-1\/are-you-in-the-pipeline-high-growth-high-demand-jobs-are-out-there\/"},"modified":"2018-05-16T19:16:03","modified_gmt":"2018-05-16T19:16:03","slug":"no-bachelors-degree-no-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dvc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2018-volume-1-issue-1\/no-bachelors-degree-no-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"No bachelor’s degree? No problem."},"content":{"rendered":"

High-growth, high-demand jobs are available in California, even without a bachelor’s degree.<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a new generation in town: Generation Z. Born between the mid-1990’s and mid-2000’s, these young people are\u00a0either just about to finish high school or recently graduated. They grew up during a time of on-going economic and political upheaval, and as they come of age, they want to take control of their destiny. They understand that\u00a0we are in the midst of the “gig economy,” and are looking for a pipeline that can lead them toward a meaningful career that offers the skills training, flexibility, and agility needed to succeed now and in the future. <\/span><\/p>\n

Gen Z-ers aren’t the only ones looking for greater control over their careers. Baby boomers in career transition, millennials looking to get ahead, and\u00a0Generations X and Y exiting out of the military\u00a0all <\/strong>have a place on the pipeline.<\/span><\/p>\n

How can they get on the pipeline? Their local community college is a great place to start.<\/span><\/h2>\n

According to\u00a0LinkedIn Learning\u2019s Insider Survey<\/a>, “Over 60% of insiders believe that more employers will make the move to skills-based hiring: choosing candidates based on what they can do, rather than degree or pedigree.” Further, survey results indicated that employers will begin to shift towards skill-based or competency-based hiring, with digital badges and “micro-degrees” serving as an alternative type of credential. In fact, many high-demand, high-growth jobs will require post-high school education, but not necessarily a four-year degree.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce report entitled Good Jobs that Pay Without a BA<\/em>, the authors note, “The reported death of the middle economy is greatly exaggerated. There are 30 million\u00a0good jobs in the United States today that pay without a BA. These good\u00a0jobs have median earnings of $55,000 annually.” With 3.4 million good jobs for workers without a bachelor’s degree in California alone, there are outstanding local opportunities for those who have the requisite skills\u00a0or<\/strong> who enter a training program that\u00a0imparts those skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

California leads the way<\/span><\/h2>\n

As with so many other emerging trends and technologies, California is taking the lead, ensuring that residents\"\" have the skills and opportunities needed to succeed within the state\u00a0that\u00a0boasts the largest economy. California community colleges\u00a0are well-aware\u00a0that employers are intrigued by the concept of\u00a0skill-based hiring – and of course, these colleges\u00a0already have many outstanding, well-established career-focused training programs that culminate in a certificate or associate’s degree.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diablo Valley College offers many exciting programs emphasizing skill-based learning that lead to good jobs that don’t necessarily require a bachelor’s degree. Our programs include:<\/span><\/p>\n