A profound shift in the US labour market is redefining the American dream as 62 per cent of adults now navigate their careers without a bachelor's degree.
With US higher education costs reaching record highs, a staggering 71 per cent of the population now questions the financial viability of a four-year programme. This scepticism has birthed a new era of skills-based hiring, where employers prioritise technical mastery and vocational certifications over traditional academic credentials.
