Employability Skills Framework Robin A. Utz Division of Academic and Technical Education Office of Career, Technical, & Adult Education July 21, 2016

YCC focuses on a wide variety of careers Career focus Percentage Health sciences 67 Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 58 Information technology 54 Manufacturing 25 Architecture and construction 21 Transportation, distribution, and logistics 21  Agriculture, food, and natural resources 17 Arts, audiovisual technology and communications Business management and administration Finance Hospitality and tourism Law, public safety, corrections, and security Human services 13 Education and training 8 Marketing 4 Other (write-in): Automotive Multiple responses allowed Write-ins are included if the same write-in was listed by more than one grantee Grantee Survey Tables: Table A

What are Employability Skills? Mary Regardless of what you call them, here’s where they fit. One of three sets of skills critical to workplace success Often described as skills that won’t get you hired, but can help keep you from getting fired. Tell the story of Ellie’s two hires…. Source: RTI International - PowerPoint dated October 14, 2014

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FRAMEWORK Mary: Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. http://cte.ed.gov

Employability Skills Framework Applied Knowledge Integration of academic and technical skills Effective Relationships Interpersonal skills and personal qualities Workplace Skills Analytic and organizational skills and understanding required to perform work tasks The general skills necessary for success in the labor market at all employment levels and in all industry sectors Examples of academic and technical skills: Reading, writing, math, science; critical thinking, problem solving Examples of interpersonal skills: Collaboration, communication, professionalism, self-discipline Examples of analytic and org skills: Time management, technology, written communication

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Resources for educators Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. http://cte.ed.gov

Resources for employers Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. http://cte.ed.gov

Resources for Policymakers Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. http://cte.ed.gov

Assessment comparison tool Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. http://cte.ed.gov

Employability Skills Lesson Planning Checklist: by audience Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. http://cte.ed.gov

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