Nationwide workforce shortages are hitting all corners of our society, from retail to education to government administration. In response, some occupations are relaxing hiring criteria and eliminating degree requirements to help fill vacant jobs.
But this approach doesn’t work for highly technical professions that require rigorous qualifications to ensure public safety.
Rigorous licensing standards are essential for these professions to ensure that professionals are qualified to perform their work safely.
The public agrees: this is absolutely crucial for ARPL professions: architects, landscape architects, engineers, surveyors, and CPAs.
The Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing commissioned Benenson Strategy Group to survey 1,200 registered voters from April 23 to May 3, 2024.