<p>How can we find better ways to measure and value the job skills possessed by Americans who don’t have a traditional college degree? Byron Auguste, a former White House economic adviser and current CEO at Opportunity@Work, says screening out job applicants who can’t check the degree box eliminates opportunity for millions of people who already have what it takes to do a great job.</p> <p>Hosts: Ben Wildavsky, Anna Gatlin Schilling</p>

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Are we sending too many people to college or not enough? How can we better equip today’s students with the skills they need to get great jobs? What role should business and government play in improving education and workforce outcomes? In “Lessons Earned,” Strada Education Network’s Ruth Watkins sits down with educators, employers, innovators, and policymakers who are challenging the status quo and exploring scalable solutions to help millions of people navigate between learning and earning. Learn more at https://stradaeducation.org/podcast-lessons-earned/.