Ashley Botarelli

In today's competitive job market, industry-recognized credentials have become a crucial tool for signaling that students and workers possess the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce. Nearly 1 in 4 job postings requests some kind of non-degree credential, and that figure increases to 1 in 3 for jobs asking for less than a bachelor’s degree. States, regions and educational systems are responding to the labor market by incorporating industry credential attainment into learning pathways.

The automotive industry in the United States is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid advancements in technology, shifts in consumer preferences, and a push towards sustainability. These trends are not only reshaping the way vehicles are designed, manufactured, and sold, but are also creating new demand for talent and skills across the sector.

By Ashley Peterson, Editor at LinkedIn News How about Fridays off forever? More than 35 companies in the U.S. are exploring the possibility with a six-month trial of a four-day work week. The majority of participants are within the finance and tech industries, including Kickstarter and ThredUP.