Employability Skills Scott J Burgmeyer Iowa Core School s Indust ry
Nov 19, 2014
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
????
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