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Trump Administration Moves to Ditch Degree Requirements for Federal Jobs

4/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to eliminate educational requirements for over 600 federal job classifications and shift to skills-based assessments.
Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor said the change would broaden access for those without college degrees.
Critics warn the shift could yield unqualified hires in specialized fields.
The administration tightened oversight by allowing reclassification and potential firing of civil servants without due process.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to eliminate educational requirements for over 600 federal job classifications and shift to skills-based assessments.
Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor said the change would broaden access for those without college degrees.
Critics warn the shift could yield unqualified hires in specialized fields.
The administration tightened oversight by allowing reclassification and potential firing of civil servants without due process.