Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce

There are eight career readiness competencies, each of which can be demonstrated in a variety of ways.

Career and Self-Development

Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization.
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Communication

Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.
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Critical Thinking

Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
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Equity and Inclusion

Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different cultures and backgrounds. Engage in anti-oppressive practices that actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism and inequity.
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Leadership

Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.
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Professionalism

Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.
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Teamwork

Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
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Technology

Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
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What Is Career Readiness?

Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management.

Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce

Eight competencies:

Career and Self-Development

Communication

Critical Thinking

Equity and Inclusion

Leadership

Professionalism

Teamwork

Technology

What Is Career Readiness?

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