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Minnesota governor eliminates college degree requirement for most state jobs
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Date:2025-04-18 08:10:10
Minnesota is making some big changes in an effort to get more people in the state employed.
Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order on Monday under which 75% of state government jobs will no longer require applicants to have a college degree.
"I just announced we’re eliminating college degree requirements for over 75% of state government jobs. That’s good-paying, family-sustaining jobs," wrote Walz on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. "In Minnesota, if you’re qualified for a state job, then you have a fair chance at competing for it – with or without a 4-year degree."
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Eliminating college degree requirements
In the executive order, Walz says that the State is one of the largest employers in Minnesota, with hiring at a five-year high.
Furthermore, the recently enacted fiscal year 2024 and 2025 budget, requires the State to recruit and hire additional employees to fill the gap and ensure uninterrupted delivery of services.
In the order, Walz says that the barrier to state job opportunities persists with many jobs requiring college degrees, even if a degree is not necessarily required to succeed in the position.
"Many postings do not have a mechanism to account for job-related lived experiences," says the order.
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'Breaking down barriers' will open up more job opportunities
In the executive order, Governor Walz states practical ways that aim to combat hiring issues. This includes updating hiring guidance to emphasize skills and work experience, adding clarity to job postings to improve job searches and helping existing employees develop long-term career paths through individual development plans and career training.
Walz is ultimately looking to open up job opportunities for more people.
Echoing Walz's thoughts, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, in a post on X, said: "Minnesotans will soon have access to 75% of jobs in state government regardless of whether they have a 4-year degree."
"Breaking down barriers to good-paying jobs gives everyone the opportunity to succeed."
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