Ebony Thomas

Amy Volz, head of workforce innovation at Trane Technologies, and Ebony Thomas, managing partner at Grads of Life, discuss the shift towards skills-based hiring. They explore how employers are embracing candidates with skills from boot camps rather than traditional degrees. The conversation highlights innovative workforce strategies that align skills with job requirements, promoting inclusivity and diversity. They also touch on the importance of apprenticeship programs for underrepresented workers, especially older individuals seeking new career paths.