Personal Competencies for College and Career Success: What Colleges Can Do
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth
Personal Competencies for College and Career Success: What Colleges Can Do addresses the skills and competencies needed for career and college success.
What This Includes
● Guide Part I: Competencies and Skills Needed for College and Career Success
● Guide Part II: Strategies, Guidance, and Resources for Competency Integration
Key Takeaways
- Part I suggests strategies for postsecondary professionals to help learners develop personal competencies that will increase their chances of success.
- Part II suggests ways that postsecondary institutions can increase retention and completion.
- All strategies include an explicit inclusion of learners with disabilities and can be applied to the workplace setting.
Personal Competencies for College and Career Success: What Colleges Can Do was developed by the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor. NCWD/Youth brings together those with expertise in disability, education, employment, and workforce development in order to integrate youth with disabilities into the workforce. NCWD/Youth is housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, DC.
Adaptability & Flexibility
Communication
Critical & Creative Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership & Initiative
Navigating & Using Information
Respecting Differences
Self-Management
Teamwork & Collaboration
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