Is a Four-Year Degree Still Worth...

Is a Four-Year Degree Still Worth It in 2026? What Employers Actually Want Now

AI
SmartRolePath Radio by Gene Godin
S1 · E2
Aug 26, 2026
07:44

Episode notes

Traditional education is falling behind how fast careers change. Marcus and Elena break down why more than two-thirds of tech roles now sit outside tech companies, why 79% of organizations are running skills-gap initiatives, and what to do if the path you chose no longer matches the market.

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