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More companies skipping four-year degree requirement for hiring

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent decision to eliminate the requirement for a four-year college degree for most state jobs is looking like it’s part of a popular trend.

A recent survey by intelligent.com showed that more companies in the U.S. are making the same move.

The website surveyed 1,000 hiring managers and found that 53% of them said their company has eliminated the requirement for a bachelor’s degree in the past year.

Of those, 64% said that the reason they removed the requirement was to increase the number of applicants.

Experience was favored over education by 76% of the hiring managers.

Of course, training is still important and 77% of companies said they are either currently offering apprenticeships or plan to by the end of the year.

A recent report by the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley showed that college enrollment is declining locally. Over the past ten years the number of area students entering college after high school dropped from 78% down to 67%.

LCCC partners with Susquehanna University to offer bachelor’s degrees

Susquehanna University and Lehigh Carbon Community College have partnered to make it easier for Lehigh Valley students to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Susquehanna University President Jonathan Green and Lehigh Carbon Community College President Ann D. Bieber signed a transfer agreement that will offer Lehigh Carbon graduates guaranteed admission to the university in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, about 50 miles north of Harrisburg.

“A college degree remains one of the best investments a family can make, and a liberal arts education provides students with the soft skills necessary for lasting career success,” Green said. “We believe our mission aligns perfectly with that of Lehigh Carbon and we look forward to ensuring a seamless transition for Lehigh Carbon graduates who choose Susquehanna to complete their journey toward a bachelor’s degree.”

Students at LCCC who submit a letter of intent to attend Susquehanna University prior to completing 30 transferable credit hours will receive the following benefits:

Guaranteed admission into a bachelor’s degree program with third-year(junior) status upon completion of an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree.
Eligibility for an academic scholarship up to $32,000ayear based on their grade point average at LCCC during the application phase.
Eligibility for an additional $5,000 scholarship per year if students are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

“This agreement is another example of how strong partnerships and collaborative efforts provide expansive opportunities for students,” said Bieber. “Our partnership with Susquehanna University paves the way for our students to achieve a seamless transfer to earn their bachelor’s degree and provides access to generous scholarships, ensuring an affordable pathway to a transformative education from two excellent institutions.”

Citing employer need, Penn State Lehigh adds health sciences business degree

Starting this fall, Penn State Lehigh Valley will offer health services as an option for its bachelor of science in business degree program.

Through the program, students will complete a degree focused on the health sciences arena. Coursework would include such areas as financial decisions in health care organizations, health systems management, principles of managed care and population health.

School officials noted that health care is one of the largest industries in the U.S. and is the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley, so creating the option is serving the needs of Lehigh Valley employers.

“Health services managers and administration workers play a vital role in running healthcare systems, clinical practices and laboratories. Our health services option will prepare students by offering them the opportunity to take an array of pertinent and topical courses such as healthcare payment, comparative healthcare systems, healthcare policy, as well as strategic planning and project management,” said Maung Min, director of business programs, Penn State Lehigh Valley.

The school has several health-related options for students such as health policy and administration, biobehavioral health and rehabilitation and human services. Min said this degree option enhances the programs that are already in place by offering additional options.

The school’s business degree program also offers an accounting option, a management and marketing option, a financial services option as well as an individualized option for students to tailor their education to their specific interests.

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More companies skipping four-year degree requirement for hiring

Citing employer need, Penn State Lehigh adds health sciences business degree

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