Employability Skills

What combination is now required in every industry to be employable?

• Academic knowledge and technical skills

• Good grades and sports achievements

• Social media presence and academic knowledge

• Technical skills and extracurricular activities

What should high school students graduate ready for?

• College and careers

• Traveling the world

• Retirement

• Starting their own business

What is NOT listed as a life skill?

• How to remain healthy through good nutrition

• How to bounce back after a bad experience

• How to manage money

• How to play a musical instrument

What are employability skills?

• Skills in video gaming

• Ability to speak multiple languages

• Ability to play sports

• Skills like meeting deadlines and working in teams

What can high school students earn while still in school to prepare for the future?

• A cooking certificate

• A pilot's license

• A driver's license

• College credit

What type of skills include running a machine or monitoring a patient's heart rate?

• Communication skills

• Artistic skills

• Technical skills

• Leadership skills

What do local employers want to know about potential employees?

• What they can do well

• Their favorite color

• Their favorite holiday destination

• Their social media followers count