The Importance of Human Skill Development for Students
Are high school students truly prepared for the world of work? As mounting research continues to show, students today need more than book smarts and technical knowledge to flourish in the workplace. Success requires a very particular set of skills – human skills. Human skills are essential in our careers and life. They help us better understand and communicate with others. They improve our problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. They make us more adaptable and resilient in the face of change. But there's no reason students should wait until their careers start to develop these skills. The earlier they begin to master social-emotional skills, the more likely they are to thrive in the world of work. Right now, however, most secondary schools are failing to offer formal opportunities to learn human skills. As a result, many employers are reporting that their youngest hires are lacking essential "soft" skills they need in their organisation. Skills...