NO TECH DEGREE To Work for the Federal Government

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The government has finally caught up and everyone is realizing that you do not need a degree to get a career in tech.
So in this video, I will share where I see this whole space going now even though the government is saying that you don’t need a degree, and where you should start focusing on first to develop the skills needed to get a job in the tech industry.
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[@ralphaelconfer9719]

Her degree didn’t necessarily get her the job,but it did help b/c it was the foundation of her knowledge. She’s been doing it since an early age and the experience she obtained is what bolstered her start. No hypocrisy here.

[@symonebeez]

Appreciate you Ralph. My first tech job no degree no high school diploma.

[@GeorgiaMade404]

Not sure about the public sector, but in the private sector, a degree matters, and in 99% of jobs it's a MUST!

[@ianwilliams6013]

I agree. A degree matters. They are trying to make it easier for people who didn't do anything. I prefer a degree in a tech field vs. a multiple choice certification. They are trying to dumb down the profession.

[@daesama]

@@ianwilliams6013huh? What makes you better than someone if you both work at the same company and are in the same position but you have a degree and they don’t? You sound like someone’s who mad they wasted their money on a degree

[@ianwilliams6013]

@@daesama You just answered your own question. Please proofread your statement before submitting. I didn't understand what you said.

[@daesama]

@@ianwilliams6013 so pretty much your upset that you earned a degree and are now learning that it doesn’t mean much?

[@razorswc]

A degree really shouldn't matter in the private sector. I've met many good and bad engineers with and without a degree. It doesn't guarantee you can do the job. Some of the best engineers I've met haven't had a degree. Some of the worst have had degrees.

[@esp78g]

Wow! It's almost like this is how this country's job market should have been operating all along for the past I would say 10 years. College is a waste if you're not a doctor, lawyer or work in the financial field

[@ianwilliams6013]

Not true. Doctor and Lawyer are not the only professions in the world. Americans need to "STOP BEING LAZY" and go to school and learn.

[@Goodfella1999]

​@@ianwilliams6013 not wanting to go to school is not lazy, who the hell wants to go to college these days and secure debt? Find the same info for free on KZbin literally.

[@Goodfella1999]

Mf said we lazy cause we don't want to get drowned in debt 😂😂 pea brain there little fella.

[@sanielevated4530]

@@ianwilliams6013 youtube is free

[@lkm56lkm]

You don’t need to go to school for finance lol just pass the certifications

[@MiamiJamrockSpice]

The algorithm will still choose someone with a degree and the skills over someone with the skills without a degree. Degree isn't required to get a job but it's definitely an uphill battle without one.

[@rotimicoker1302]

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible dedication and effort you put into sharing information about technology. Your insights and updates are not only thorough and well-researched but also incredibly valuable to me. Thank you for being such a remarkable source of information and for your unwavering support. Your contributions do not go unnoticed, and I am truly grateful for all that you do for the love ❤️

[@symonebeez]

Thanks Rotimi that really means alot. Subscribe for more.

[@rotimicoker1302]

@@symonebeez : You’re welcome. Already a subscriber 100%

[@bosschopper9441]

At my school’s career fairs, reps from gov agencies are constantly saying your degree doesn’t hold up in the government nowadays. Modern tech knowledge + abilities, great soft skills, and a little bit of networking are all you need

[@levelupgoddess9289]

I will get my Cyber Security degree next month and my bachelors in about two years. If i knew what i know now i would not have done the degree. It’s utterly ridiculous that after spending money on degrees I need to turn around and spend money on certifications. No other industries does that foolishness. I’ve decided to just use my degree for law school. I’m over the tech industry. I couldn’t even get an internship because of no experience. Where was I supposed to magically get those experience from? Utterly ridiculous

[@user-lp5lj5jg2y]

your advisor should have told you you're suppose to get the certificate after every class,(you have to test, but you should get a major discount by the school)

[@jackblack1801]

the tech industry is dead. Unfortunately you and many others have wasted a lot of money and time chasing a lie.

[@trekster9269]

Don't stop now, this is propaganda. Stay the course.

[@whynotnae]

While obtaining your associates, you’re supposed to find internships and gain experience from them; when you graduate update your resume so that it will show employers that you have experience

[@levelupgoddess9289]

@@whynotnae As stated, internships want experience.

[@dyates12]

If you’re in school majoring in Comp Sci, do not drop out. To be competitive, you need a degree, certs, and experience. My company hires fresh out of college Comp Sci majors to work in the help desk. Don’t drop out of school.

[@Foreverchasing777]

Exactly

[@dyneriangray8112]

What’s the name of your company ?

[@dyneriangray8112]

What’s the name of your company

[@KSAVMUSIC]

Yea I honestly regret dropping out of my computer science degree program back in 2019. I second this, do not DROP OUT. Stick it out to the end I promise it will be worth it in the end.

[@JackMyersPhotography]

At the same time that they were making this announcement Congress was also working to slash government employee pay levels, which they consider too high. Not referencing their own pay levels, but everyone else’s pay levels, of course. They’re also trying to remove or impact the pension program that is so attractive to working in the government. So they’re going to start letting people in without degrees but they’re going to treat them like fast food workers, if they have their way. Maybe their efforts to cut pay and pension will fail?

[@symonebeez]

A degree has never been a requirement for 2210 IT roles.

[@ianwilliams6013]

@@symonebeez Not for all roles. Some 2210 positions do require a degree as all positions aren't just Techie based. Some 2210 positions require additional skills on top of the technical skills which in some cases require a degree.

[@Foreverchasing777]

In todays job market I would say you need certifications a degree and relevant internships to secure an entry level role having just a certification vs candidates with everything are less likely to get into the field unless they just networked there way into a role.

[@Coyotedan12]

What? Are you aware of the tech market right now? This is very misleading

[@hvaandres]

The tech industry is fine. Jobs are there is just mentality of how people perceive things.

[@keithmutamba1395]

@@hvaandres don’t be obtuse

[@keithmutamba1395]

Exactly my thoughts

[@jamesbaxter222]

@@kenjifugimoto No it isn’t. If you are competing with people who have degrees and ,you don’t have one, you won’t be selected. Google, Apple, and IBM all dropped their degree requirements but I bet you they ain’t hiring people who don’t have degrees. IBM is the only company who has an apprenticeship program to train you for a year. Most companies and the government don’t want to invest that time and money into people when they can hire people with degrees.

[@catmaxi2599]

​@@kenjifugimotoEither those are severely underpaid or impossible to get in. Tons of people with 5 yoe who cant get a job rn and would love tyat govtech

[@brendenb13]

If you want to expand your possibilities in your workplace. Get many job opportunities and not only have a 1up in the states but internationally as well. Get a degree! If you dont mind constantly proving yourself to management. Don't mind not having many job opportunities and love the constant competition amongst hundreds of applicants applying for the same job, with a degree and also, don't care about living abroad or switching careers. Dont get a degree.

[@sorethumb5459]

This is hypocritical for you to say when you have a degree lol. But I respect your hustle and what you’re doing. But people.. get that degree! It’s going to give you the edge every time.

[@BafanaBennet]

Yeah . True . I’ve been in tech for 12 years . I have a lot of certs . In order to break through to Management and attracting business I needed a Degree . Last year manged to complete my degree. If you come across a chance to start a degree do it cause after ten years you will need it if you wana get into management or attract business . From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@kristopherleslie8343]

Degree doesn’t necessarily give you anything. Depends on job and situation.

[@noellesilva8547]

Not necessarily. She’s speaking from the aspect of helping hundreds of people break into tech without a degree.

[@kristopherleslie8343]

@@BafanaBennet you don’t have to have any of that. But by the same token it depends on the job and situation. That being said everyone in every field and industry used technology. Our situation in USA is actually very disappointing. There we roughly 8-9 million people not working. Quite a few of that # consist of the same people in any form of technology. The job market is nuts. You not having a degree and experience most definitely puts you in general at the bottom of the stack. You having a masters and a PhD sometimes isn’t enough. So think carefully when hearing what she or anyone else is saying. Yes soft skills are always needed. In fact your lack of it will cost you promotions. Yes hard skills are good to have. Reality is so someone else also has the same skills if not more. Keep pushing and learning. Dressing professionally and talking as such, not being a drama filled individual, staying focused and having leadership are good as well. You can just ask ChatGPT for pretty much every pointer known to man. That doesn’t change the fact that over 4 million IT jobs aren’t and won’t be filled and the layoffs are literally around the corner. Stay mentally and physically fit! Keep your head up!

[@symonebeez]

Is it hypocritical? Or did I get into tech with no degree? LOL

[@dricoirving3236]

Do u need a degree for cyber no but one will help u with getting into the field. A degree sets you apart from candidates without one and coming out of college, it also positions you for openings such as fellowships, interships, and new graduate/early career roles. If you're in the field and want to move into management, its almost always required

[@daesama]

The whole point of the video is her explaining that you don’t need a degree to get into the field don’t make the video more complex than it is man

[@dricoirving3236]

@@daesama how about u not complicate deez nutz

[@UnixBro]

Do not listen to her!! Degree matters as of current job market (since 2022 to ->)!!

[@keithmutamba1395]

She grifting

[@ianwilliams6013]

Exactly. Education does matter. They are making it easy for people who didn't do anything or don't have the foundation that a Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology degree offers. I don't understand who these decision makers are and their reasoning. Yet, these same people with no education or just 12th grade education, are being promoted to Senior MGMT roles and can barely write or give presentations when they have to address the public at conferences or other engagements representing the company or agency where they are employed.

[@kristopherleslie8343]

While she is partially right she’s also wrong :)

[@RonIsElite]

I’m looking forward to working in the tech industry, I’m currently working on my security plus syo 601 notes and I am at 4.0 objective Operations and Incident Response. I heard 601 expires in July 31st, so I am gonna take my exam in first week of July or end of June.

[@noellesilva8547]

Im getting my degree because my company is paying for it. Otherwise, I’d focus all of my efforts on racking up certifications

[@kristopherleslie8343]

Always do both if your company is paying

[@noellesilva8547]

@@kristopherleslie8343 Absolutely

[@symonebeez]

This is the way to do it. Smart

[@jayyhyx7521]

What is the company name?

[@dianaalyssa8726]

Good. I honestly didn't want to go back to grad school, last time I was in was the pandemic era.

[@eaglesrj7685]

Beez thoughts on WGU?

[@symonebeez]

I like WGU alot. Certs and Degree at the same time.

[@tatianasmith2611]

Just make sure you have experience

[@keithmutamba1395]

This is BS if everyone has a degree you need more on top to get in, the degree is used to enter the competition. This video is so DISINGENUOUS. If you compete with people with degrees and experience and you have a boot camp certification you will struggle to compete

[@Rough_Coins]

You don't know the fuck you talking about. Are you in Tech🙈

[@symonebeez]

Wow White House Executive Orders don't mean anything I guess lol

[@keithmutamba1395]

@@symonebeez we know the market is oversaturated with people laid off and new grads. Are companies cherry picking past on experience and unicorn specifications yes they are. We know the general specs would be degrees and experience hence people would need to add something extra. For tech especially. But damn selling this o a couple certifications will get you through. Feels super grifty.

[@Dylan_Donegan]

live training vid was v helpful, ty

[@anthonyhunt7313]

Go to college! I did 💪🏿

[@tosharay]

Thank you so much.

[@hvaandres]

This video goes to the public which this only applies to the US. Education is important either way. If people wants to get into tech, they can do it through certs or college but either way people needs to study.

[@iamrmf]

Great content.

[@W3Slots]

$40k degree as of 12/23 and I’ve gone backwards with my income 😢 maybe I need to get into cybersecurity

[@keracancook]

So…me completing my Coursera courses and taking the Security+ will do it’s big one?

[@BMM-op4ou]

Udemy is also great, wish you the best

[@chills1884]

I guess but for me in definitely getting my degree since I have a scholarship. On top of that I’m getting my security +,I should be able to take the test in couple of weeks.

[@keracancook]

@@BMM-op4ou thanks 😊

[@daesama]

Nothing is a guarantee but that’s the path I’m taking and I’m looking to get into gov tech which for a lot of roles don’t ask for a degree and ask for very doable qualifications

[@jrocxzs]

You will struggle unless you're in one of the DoD hotspots like the DMV area and even then you will still struggle a little.

[@tikabella21]

Hi question: I am in a software engineering course, is it any possibility to still get a gov career?

[@keithmutamba1395]

THIS VIDEO IS A GOD DAMN GRIFT

[@symonebeez]

You're welcome!

[@yourfavpersuasion9385]

That does not apply to us. It applies to non black people.

[@romeyromerome9353]

How can I get more information?

[@marcgradymane]

Resume writers/resources for govt?

[@easyDoes1T85]

🧢

[@m3talh0rn]

It is ironic that you said people doesn't need a degree when you have a degree. LOL

[@RudraPratapSIngh-o5d]

Can I get remote job

[@Mangan-mh4wx]

school industry bout to go bankrupt

[@trekster9269]

You're giving terrible advice and misleading people. Even to get a tech job in the federal government you need a degree, the paper ceiling isn't going anywhere. Elon Musk challenged it and failed. For software the most talented engineers don't have degrees. For the rest of tech you need a good grasp on physics, statistics, and math. The degree is simply a test of your character and resolve, if you don't understand that, that's exactly why the gatekeeper is there. If you know, you know.

[@A7E_]

Thanks 🥹🙏🏽