Career Readiness Competencies
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According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), career readiness is key to ensuring successful entrance into the workforce. It is the foundation upon which a successful career is launched. There are eight career readiness competencies which can be demonstrated in a variety of ways. Learn more about the Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce (PDF).
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Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.
Critical Thinking: Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
Technology: Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different local and global cultures.
Leadership: Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.
Professionalism: Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.
Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
Career & Self Development: Proactively develop oneself and one's career through continued personal and professional learning, awareness of strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build professional relationships.