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The accelerating pace of business and technology innovation requires an unprecedented level of organizational agility that is affecting human resources, hiring managers, and candidates. Gone are the days when a computer science or other degree sets one up for life. Meanwhile, the IT talent shortage remains an issue, which requires organizations to reskill and upskill existing talent.

To make sense of it all -- and to remain competitive -- businesses need to understand the skills they need today as well as the skills they’ll need in the future so they can staff appropriately now and later. The shift to skills-based talent management has cast a shadow of doubt over the value of having a degree, given the amount of online and certification options available. While there are IT professionals who lack a traditional four-year degree, a forthcoming survey report of 800 IT decision makers by insurance company MetLife reveals that 83% believe higher education is necessary to succeed in today’s workforce.



“The technology industry is rapidly evolving, and recent graduates are navigating a more complex and tech-driven workforce than ever before. While it’s unrealistic to expect education curriculum to quickly pivot to account for every tech advancement, higher education is critical for success,” says Bill Pappas, head of global technology and operations at MetLife in an email interview. “At MetLife, we find the most successful entry level employees have a combination of soft .

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