Preparing community college students for the 21st century workforce: a guide in acquiring essential skills
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Preparing community college students for the 21st century workforce: a guide in acquiring essential skills
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Organizations such as Society for Human Resource Management, National Soft Skills
Association, American Society for Quality, and even the U.S. Department of Labor have produced publications that indicate prospective employers agree that students need more than just “hard skills” related to academics. Instead of focusing on students meeting only the academic achievements and requirements needed to graduate with a certificate or diploma, students need to work toward mastering emotional and social skills such as “soft skills.” This dissertation aims to explore the significance and potential of developing soft skills in community college students. Soft skills play a crucial role in the holistic development of individuals, contributing to their personal and professional success. This research investigated the current level of soft skills among community college students, identified the specific soft skills most relevant to their career goals, and proposed effective strategies for enhancing these skills. Foundational work provided valuable insights into the importance of soft skills and their impact on the academic, social, and professional lives of community college students. The final Guide presented here enables community college students to elevate their soft skills, which employers are seeking in the workforce. This work consists of four parts: (1) background and rationale for studying soft skills in community college students, (2) defining soft skills and their relevance in community college education, (3) the Guide produced for students to improve on their soft skills, and (4) assessment of the outcome in terms of student awareness and in increase of soft skills in their interactions. |
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Author (aut): Van Nguyen
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pages 173
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Thesis (Ed.D. in Community College Leadership) -- Ferris State University, Community College Leadership Program, 2023.
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