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Workday's support for a skills-first approach in hiring is exactly what our technology sectors need. The ACCESS Act will do more to support individuals without a college degree. It will address the need for talent and experience in cybersecurity and IT modernization within the federal government. Education requirements have prevented thousands of qualified workers from even applying to a job. Workday's endorsement of the ACCESS Act is a testament to why this legislation is so crucial. It’s time to unlock the full potential of the Great American Workforce.

"Workday is pleased to endorse The ACCESS Act... The ACCESS Act is a creative approach to driving a skills-based approach to talent and we look forward to working with the Chairwoman [Rep. Mace] and her bipartisan colleagues in the House..." @WorkdayPolicy, X
 

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IBM's longstanding advocacy for a skills-first approach in hiring is helping shape the cybersecurity and IT industries. The ACCESS Act focuses on skills rather than degrees. Education requirements have prevented us from tapping into the full potential of the great American workforce. By removing unnecessary degree requirements, we're ensuring equal opportunities for all Americans to contribute to our nation's innovation. Thank you, IBM, for the support on this legislation.

"This bipartisan bill would help to fill more open jobs in critical sectors such as IT and cybersecurity, open pathways to meaningful and well-paid jobs for more Americans, and help grow a more diverse and talented U.S. workforce," said Timi Hadra, Client Partner and Senior Executive for West Virginia, IBM Consulting.