Exploring College and Career Readiness Skills

What combination is said to increase employability?

• Academic knowledge only

• Technical skills only

• Both academic knowledge and technical skills

• Neither academic nor technical skills

What type of skills are gained every day in school?

• Employability skills

• Technical skills

• Academic skills

• Life skills

What can help you be more competitive upon graduation?

• Getting good grades only

• Applying knowledge to real-world problems

• Avoiding challenging classes

• Focusing on technical skills only

What are life skills related to?

• Earning college credit

• Running a machine

• Managing money and health

• Working in teams

What do employers expect from you on the first day of the job?

• Technical skills

• Employability skills

• Life skills

• Academic knowledge

Which skills are very industry specific?

• Academic skills

• Technical skills

• Employability skills

• Life skills

How can high school students prepare for their future careers?

• By not participating in team projects

• By earning certificates in technical fields

• By focusing on academic skills only

• By avoiding challenging classes

What do local employers want to know about you?

• Your hobbies

• What you can do well

• What diploma you have

• Your favorite subjects

What is part of the new currency in today's world?

• Technical skills

• Academic knowledge

• Life skills

• Employability skills

What will serve you well as you pursue your next steps in life?

• Academic knowledge, career awareness, and technical skills

• Life skills only

• Employability skills only

• Technical skills only