""There is a ton of coverage on the challenges of AI for college-educated workers and specifically college graduates. We think there's a huge gap. We need to talk about non-four-year degree holders, who are obviously at the heart of social mobility . . . and the status of the pathways and sequences of jobs that they depend on.""
""The technology is poised to reconfigure entire career pathways for all kinds of workers, particularly those who lack a college degree. Over 70 million people in the U.S. find their way into the workforce through other means, defined by Opportunity@Work as 'skilled through alternative routes' (STARs).""
AI is significantly affecting the labor market, particularly for white-collar workers in finance and software engineering. Unemployment rose to 5.6% by the end of 2025, with tech companies citing AI as a reason for layoffs. A report from the Brookings Institution highlights the impact of AI on workers without college degrees, disrupting their career pathways. Over 70 million U.S. workers enter the workforce through alternative routes, relying on 'Gateway' jobs to transition from entry-level roles to higher-paying positions.
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