Essential Skills Needed for the Workforce of Educational Opportunities Beyond High School
Entrepreneurial
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Creativity and innovation
- Inquiry and analysis
- Risk taking
Personal
- Initiative and self-direction
- Personal responsibility and self-management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Personal awareness
- Learn independently
- Perseverance
Civic/Interpersonal
- Core academic foundation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Communication
- Global and cultural awareness
- Ethics and integrity
Professional
- Time management
- Career literacy
- Grit and resilience
- Work ethic; dependable and reliable
- Self-advocacy
Preparing students for success in the workplace requires an understanding of the labor market landscape and opportunities for students to explore, develop and demonstrate the mindsets, knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for career success.
Not only can effective career readiness activities provide students with an opportunity to explore their individual talents and interests, but they can help students understand how those interests intersect with the needs of the labor market. These activities can also equip students with critical opportunities to enhance their skills and earn industry-recognized credentials to improve employability.
PWR Description:
"Colorado high school graduates demonstrate the knowledge and skills (competencies) needed to succeed in postsecondary settings and to advance in career pathways as lifelong learners and contributing citizens."
Sector Partnerships
Preparing students for the workforce requires strong partnerships with business and program alignment with the needs of the labor market. In Colorado, Sector Partnerships serve as a key vehicle to help education and other community partners understand and aligning with the needs of business. Watch this video to learn more about these regional, industry-led and community supported partnerships.
Quick Links
- WBL Incubator Webinar Series
- WBL Incubator Flyer
- Meaningful Career Conversations
- Career Exploration
- Talent Pipeline Report
- Top Jobs in Colorado
- Earning Industry recognized Credentials
- Work-based Learning
