Intern presents 'Skills First' hiring proposal to DeKalb commissioners
An intern presented a proposal to codify skills-based hiring for DeKalb County, urging removal of some degree requirements and proposing training and communication steps; county HR said equivalency clauses already exist and identified roles that legally require degrees. Commissioners expressed support and asked for follow-up.
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An intern and county staff outlined a "Skills First" hiring proposal aimed at reducing degree barriers to public-sector jobs in DeKalb County.
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