Companies such as Walmart and Delta Air Lines and Maryland’s state government have reduced requirements for some positions and shifted their focus to skills.

A study of 51 million job postings shows a trend of companies moving away from degree requirements for many roles.

John Cassidy on “Will College Pay Off?,” by Peter Cappelli, and the dwindling economic returns of a higher education.

Excellent show on college recruiting, college career centers, and employer strategy.