8 Competencies

1. The ability to think through problems carefully, gather information from different sources, and make logical decisions based on what you learn.

• Career & Self-Development

• Critical Thinking

• Technology

• Professionalism

2. Taking charge of your own growth by learning new skills, building your network, and planning your career path over time.

• Leadership

• Teamwork

• Career & Self-Development

• Communication

3. Recognizing what you and your teammates are good at and using those strengths to help the group reach its goals.

• A. Leadership

• B. Equity & Inclusion

• C. Critical Thinking

• D. Professionalism

4. Working well with others by building trust, respecting different opinions, and working together toward shared objectives.

• A. Communication

• B. Career & Self-Development

• C. Teamwork

Using tools and software in responsible ways to work faster, solve problems, and accomplish tasks more effectively.

• Critical Thinking

• Professionalism

• Leadership

• Technology

Sharing information, ideas, and opinions clearly with people both inside and outside your organization.

• Communication

• Equity & Inclusion

• Teamwork

• Career & Self-Development

Understanding different cultures and making sure everyone feels welcome and included, regardless of their background.

• Leadership

• Professionalism

• Equity & Inclusion

• Communication

Maintaining good work habits, being reliable, and acting in ways that benefit both your workplace and your community.

• Critical Thinking

• Professionalism

• Technology

• Teamwork

A student collects feedback from multiple classmates, reviews online articles about a topic, and interviews an expert before writing a report.

When your school switches to a new online learning platform, you spend time exploring its features and figure out how to use it without asking for help.

• Career & Self-Development

• Teamwork

• Technology

• Leadership