How Districts Are Using Microcredentials to Strengthen Employability Skills Across K–12 systems, frameworks for building and measuring employability skills sit in very different places. Some districts still rely on graduate profiles written years ago. Others have updated…

Students build communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills every day. In Colorado, we are helping districts use research-based microcredentials to make those #EmployabilitySkills measurable and meaningful. See how the model works: buff.ly/eHLwF9I
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PPS graduation rate dips to 82.5% for Class of 2025; postsecondary readiness edges up to 71.7% District data show a three-year decline in four-year graduation rates to 82.5% for the Class of 2025 while postsecondary readiness rose to 71.7%; staff proposed "Project Graduation" targeted supports and emphasized that time in the district strongly correlates with graduation outcomes.

The Class of 2025 is facing a concerning graduation rate dip to 82.5%, but targeted initiatives like "Project Graduation" could turn the tide for future students.

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How Districts Are Using Microcredentials to Strengthen Employability Skills Across K–12 systems, frameworks for building and measuring employability skills sit in very different places. Some districts still rely on graduate profiles written years ago. Others have updated…

Districts say employability skills matter. Employers say graduates are not ready.

In Colorado, microcredentials are closing that gap by tying communication, problem-solving, and leadership to evidence from student work.

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How Districts Are Using Microcredentials to Strengthen Employability Skills Across K–12 systems, frameworks for building and measuring employability skills sit in very different places. Some districts still rely on graduate profiles written years ago. Others have updated…

Microcredentials help learners build in-demand skills and demonstrate them clearly to employers. Read how we are using them in our work with Generation Schools Network to strengthen #EmployabilitySkills and bridge gaps between education and careers.

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What Colorado’s Essential Skills look like in real classrooms: A teacher perspective Colorado’s Essential Skills are a state-defined set of competencies tied to Colorado law and embedded in the academic standards. First adopted in 2018 and refined through a statewide review process,…

Teachers already build learners’ #EssentialSkills. Making them explicit brings greater clarity, depth, and impact to instruction. This educator perspective shows how a small shift in mindset can raise the bar for students.
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Supporting Employability Skills in Every Classroom Helping students build communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills is not a new instructional priority; it’s something teachers have always done. But as the workplace changes, these…

Postsecondary readiness starts long before high school and grows through everyday instruction. Here’s what that progression looks like.

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District outlines Transition Education Center programs, Project Search job placements and plans for district work opportunities District staff described transition services for students with disabilities (Transition Plus, TAP, AWARE and Project Search), reported 7 paid and 22 unpaid work placements this year, and said Project Search has produced competitive employment for about 80% of graduates; staff proposed surveying district departments for routine tasks students could do at the district center.

The Transition Education Center is transforming lives by equipping students with disabilities for success in post-high school education, employment, and independent living.

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Diagram showing progression of employability skill development. Early Childhood Education: Focus on the development of foundational cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal skills. Provide play-based learning opportunities. Support children through guided social interactions. Integrate families and communities in the development of foundational skills. Elementary Education: Integrate employability skills into core academic subjects. Provide opportunities for the development of digital literacy skills. Leverage project-based learning to support the development of interpersonal skills like collaboration and communication. Secondary Education: Provide structured opportunities for the development of career readiness skills. Provide ample access to CTE programs and work-based learning opportunities. Support the development of additional skills like financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Post-Secondary Education and Workforce Development: Align curricular offerings with workforce demands. Expand access to microcredentialing programs. Provide ample opportunities for mentorship, career advancement, work-based learning, and upskilling.

Don’t wait for high school career classes to teach employability skills! This article gives actionable, research-informed ideas for integrating foundational competencies at every grade level: buff.ly/JLUTT2B
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Supporting Employability Skills in Every Classroom Helping students build communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills is not a new instructional priority; it’s something teachers have always done. But as the workplace

The classroom - at every grade level - is the perfect place to build future-ready skills. Get four practical ideas for helping students practice leadership, initiative, and collaboration every day.
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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Insights for Employability Skills Framework 2.0

Work is changing. Education must adapt.

Our new report for OCTAE reveals #EmployabilitySkills learners need for the future. Explore the findings: buff.ly/3V7hOSI

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Tennessee Board Sets Strategic Focus on Literacy and Post Secondary Goals State board identifies strategic goals to enhance literacy and post secondary student success.

Tennessee's State Board of Education is on a mission to boost literacy and post-secondary readiness, unveiling ambitious goals to ensure every student is set up for success!

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Secrets to Successful Rural CTE In this series, leaders in rural CTE discuss their strategies for bringing robust CTE pathways to rural districts.

Rural schools are reshaping CTE with community-driven pathways. Experts across several states share practical wins and lessons in our most recent series, Secrets to Successful Rural CTE. buff.ly/7Bf65I0 #RuralCTE #CTE #PostsecondaryReadiness #RuralEd

Richfield Alternative School highlights student engagement through home visits and community projects Richfield School implements home visits and community projects to boost student engagement and success.

Richfield School Board is redefining student success through innovative community projects and personalized support, making a remarkable impact on education.

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Fairfax County schools implement equity commitments for post-secondary readiness improvement Fairfax County schools focus on academic intensity and equitable access for student success.

Fairfax County Public Schools are taking bold steps to ensure every student has equitable access to education and the skills needed for post-secondary success.

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