The U.S. Department of Education’s Employability Skills Framework is comprised of nine key skills, organized in three broad categories: Applied Knowledge, Effective Relationships, and Workplace Skills. The framework has supplemental information resources and tools to assist with informing the instruction and assessment of employability skills.
- Labor market demands and employer needs reports
- Customizable lesson planning checklist (for instructors and students)
- Resources for educators
- Innovative Examples
- Professional Learning Module (PLM, )Integrating Employability Skills: A Framework for All Educators. The collection includes PowerPoint slides, handouts, sample agenda, a workbook and tools.
U.S. Department of Education, Employability Skills Framework