#199: Adam Braun—Why You Need to Value Competency Over Credentials

#199: Adam Braun—Why You Need to Value Competency Over Credentials

If you’re struggling to recruit talent, listen in. Because according to this week’s guest, Adam Braun, your traditional candidate pool is about to get a lot deeper. The founder of Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit that builds elementary schools in third-world nations, has recently launched a new form of higher education. MissionU is an alternative to college that teaches students the hard and soft skills they need to thrive in any 21st century career. And did we mention that every student graduates without being saddled with debt? This is a fascinating conversation that explores a rising trend you can’t ignore. entreleadership.com/podcast Summit Event EntreLeaders Guide to Hiring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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