In the Yahoo! Finance article "Top employers like JPMorgan, Bank of America seeking talent beyond just college graduates: Year Up CEO" by Max Zahn and Andy Serwer:
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon forecasts a U.S. economic boom and subsequent call for improved job training.
Year Up founder Gerald Chertavian notes major companies, including JPMorgan and Amazon, are recognizing talent beyond traditional credentials. He highlights the $2 trillion infrastructure plan with $12 billion for workforce development. Chertavian emphasizes companies pursue diverse hiring for valuable talent, not just charity. Year Up, operating for over two decades, has helped 30,000+ students achieve an average starting salary of $43,000. Chertavian underscores the importance of skills like complex communication and critical thinking in various industries.