Employability skills

Employability SkillsScott J Burgmeyer

Iowa Core

SchoolsIndustry

Brutal Facts

Reality Hurts

• Business Says….

• Parents state….

• Legislators claim….

• School Administration requires....

• Teachers mention….

• Students shout….

Top reasons for business attrition:

1. Doesn’t show up for work (on time or at all)

2. Performance (output or behavior)

3. Doesn’t follow a work rule

• Critical Thinking

• Complex Communication

• Creativity

• Collaboration

• Flexibility and Adaptability

• Productivity and Accountability

• Key References

Universal Constructs: Essential Skills for 21st Century Success

HOW DO WE GET THERE??

Work that is going on now….

Baldrige

PDSA

Cabin

Fever Day

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Expectations and Accountability• 4 Levels of Self-Help (Langford)

• Self• Resources• Others• Teachers/Leader

• 4 T’s• Told• Trained• Tools• Time

• No Excuses

WHAT ELSE CAN GET US THERE?

The Success IndicatorBy Mary Ellen Tribby