Thousands of state jobs that had required a four-year degree to apply … won’t from now on, Governor Hogan announced last month. The nonprofit “Opportunity@Work” will help the state recruit, tapping into workers with alternative experience - like military service, on-the-job learning, or an apprenticeship.

The group’s Chief Customer Officer, Bridgette Gray, says this move shines light on the millions of Americans who’ve been overlooked by degree requirements.

Then, Maryland’s unemployment numbers are slightly worse than the national figure, but employers are desperate to hire. What’s the disconnect? We ask economist Daraius Irani.

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