Core Subjects: English, reading or language arts, math, science, foreign languages, civics, government, economics, history, geography, physics, chemistry and biology.

Problem-solving & decision-making – ID problem; locate, gather & organize relevant info; generate alternatives; choose a solution; implement solution; evaluation solution. 

Interpersonal skills – demonstrating concern for others; insight into behavior; meaningful open communication; respecting diversity; takes action to learn about other cultures.

*English – includes language, communication—listening and speaking, persuasion/influence, writing, research, logic, informational text, media & literature.

Teamwork – acknowledging team membership & role; establishing productive relationships; ID with the team and its goals; resolve conflicts; ability to collaborate.

Integrity – behaving ethically, acting fairly & taking responsibility.

Reading – comprehension; attention to detail; integration (evaluating & analyzing info in written materials); application (integrates info w/prior knowledge, applies to complete specific tasks, & apples to future situations). Includes skills in comprehending technical writing and reading for entertainment.

Adaptability/flexibility – employing unique analyses; entertain new ideas; deal with ambiguity.

Professionalism – demonstrating self-control; professional appearance; substance abuse; positive attitude.

Writing – org. & development; mechanics (grammar, spelling, structure); tone. Audience, formal and informal and technical writing.

Customer/client focus – understand needs; provide personalized service; act professionally (pleasant, courteous & cooperative); keeping customers informed (following up).

Initiative – persistence; self-discipline; setting challenging goals; working independently; achievement motivation.

*Math – includes number sense & numerical operations, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation, stats & probability; measurement & estimation; problem solving.

Planning & organizing – incl., prioritizing, allocating resources, and anticipating obstacles.

Dependability & reliability – fulfilling obligations; punctuality; attending to details; complying with policies.

Science & Technology – comprehension of basic principles & scientific method; understand overall intent and proper procedures for set-up & operation of equipment; application.

Creative thinking – generating innovating solutions (reframing probs in different light to find fresh approaches, open to all possibilities); seeing the big picture.

Willingness to learn – demonstrating an interest in learning; participating in training; anticipating changes in work; identifying career interests.

The Arts – Art, Music, & Dance appreciation.

Working w/tools & technology – selecting tools; keeping current; troubleshooting; “ICT” Literacy (info & communications technology) – ability to use tech to develop 21^st century content knowledge & skills.

Active learning – apply a range of learning techniques to acquire new knowledge & skills; application.

“21^st Century Content” – global awareness; financial, economic, business & entrepreneurial literacy; foreign languages; health & wellness awareness.

Basic computer skills – comprehending the basics of hardware & software; understand common terms and be familiar with the fundamental capabilities of computers; entering data & preparing documents.  Includes workplace applications such as keyboarding & word processing, internet applications, email, & spreadsheets.

Critical & Analytic thinking – reasoning (inductive and deductive; critically review, analyze, synthesize, compare & interpret info) and mental agility (ID connections between issues; responding to new assignments).

Scheduling & coordinating – arranging, informing, verifying; coordinating in distributed environments; shiftwork.

Checking, examining & recording – detecting errors; completing forms; obtaining info; maintaining logs.

Business fundamentals – situational awareness; business ethics; market knowledge.