JA Essential Work Skills - Student

ELEVATE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY.

75% of job success comes from having well-developed soft skills, and only 25% of job success comes from technical skills and knowledge according to Stanford Research Institute International.

JA is passionate about equipping young people like you with the skills that will help you in any career. Whether you know exactly what you want to do later in life or are still trying to figure it out, if you focus on strengthening these six career-ready competencies, you’ll be ready for anything!

• Creativity & Innovation
• Critical & Analytical Thinking
• Cultural Agility
• Effective Collaboration
• Engaging Communication
• Self-Direction
  
  

Additional Resources:

• 3DE Skills Pay the Bills Challenge Requirements
  
  
• How do employers define these skills?
  
  
• How do these skills apply to me?
  
  
• How can I continue to develop my skills? Or, where can I learn how to prepare for an interview?
  • For either of these questions above, visit the JA Connect^® site and explore the learning resources on the “My Career” tab.
    
    
• Who is looking for employees with these skills?

JA Essential Works Skills Credential

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