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Communication: This refers to the quality of being articulate, able to express oneself well through speaking or writing, and practicing active listening.
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Teamwork: The ability to work well and collaborate with others or within a team setting.
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Problem solving: This important life skill helps young people become better able at breaking down problems into small parts and finding solutions using key steps.
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Initiative and enterprise: This includes being self-motivated, commercially aware, innovative, creative, and knowing how to prioritize tasks and work independently.
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Planning and organizational: The ability to manage oneself and others one is supposed to oversee and make efficient use of resources (time, materials, budget, etc.) to achieve a set objective.
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Self-management: This includes the ability to control emotions, feelings, and biases, as well as create and adhere to strict deadlines to be able to perform all assigned tasks.
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Learning: This refers to a set of skills needed in the process of acquiring new knowledge or learning, in and out of the classroom, including various social and professional settings.
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Technology: Also referred to as “technical skills,” these are hard skills or technical qualities learned through performing physical or digital/computer-related tasks.
