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The debate goes on...

Yes, the debate continues as the Louisiana legislature debates the merits of some form of alternative high school diploma.  What does a high school diploma mean anyway?  I’ve hired people with high school diplomas who were terrible workers lacking the basic skills needed on the job.  Seems like a simple solution would be to utilize the Louisiana Work Ready! certificate system adopted last year.  At least that certificate has some indication of a persons basic skills.  Come on folks...an attendance certificate?? Really??

It’s all about skills, and no diploma or degree given in America today really validates a person’s skills.  Advanced degrees certainly indicate perseverance, but skills?  If you go to Italy and study the Renaissance, return to the USA, you may be a great person with whom I would like to share time and conversation, but I don’t want to hire you unless you have skills.

Really folks...measure skills with the WorkKeys Employment System from ACT and the business folks will understand.