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For many years, the Conference Board of Canada has published a list of employability skills, which they define as, “the skills you need to enter, stay in, and progress in the world of work….” Their list begins with fundamental skills, such as the ability to communicate (e.g., read and understand information) and the ability to think and solve problems then moves to personal management skills, such as the desire to learn continuously, and to teamwork skills, which includes work with others.  \nThe Student Outcomes surveys include a series of questions that focus on the specific skills acquired by former students. Many of the skills are employability skills, like the ones described by the Conference Board of Canada: for example, the skill to work effectively with others or to analyse and think critically. Respondents are asked to rate how well their education helped them develop these skills.  \nKnowledge and Skills  \nAll employed Student Outcomes survey respondents were asked how useful the knowledge and skills they gained through their education were in performing their jobs.  \nUsefulness of knowledge and skills gained  \nSomewhat useful, 39%  \nVery useful, 48%  \nNot at all useful, 5%  \n%  \n%  \nNot very useful, 9%  \nNote: Percentages are based on employed respondents who graduated from baccalaureate, diploma, or certi cate programs or who completed apprenticeship training.  \nIn 2015, over 86% of employed respondents said the knowledge and skills they gained were useful for their work.  \nBCStOutcuonets  \nShaping Post-Secondary Education  \nSkills for Employment  \nEmployed former students were very likely to say that the knowledge and skills they learned were useful for performing their jobs. By focussing on those who said very useful, it was possible to identify the specific skills former students thought were most useful for employment. The ratings for each skill were averaged and those with the highest scores are listed as the “Top-rated skills” below.  \nFormer Apprentices  \nUsefulness of knowledge and skills gained  \nVery useful, 57%  \nNot at all useful, 2%  \nSomewhat useful, 36%  \nNot very useful, 4%  \nNote: Based on employed respondents to the apprenticeship survey.  \nTop-rated skills  \nUse tools and equipment Use mathematics  \nRead and comprehend materials Analyse and think critically Work e􀀐ectively with others  \nNote: Based on employed apprenticeship respondents who said that the knowledge and skills they learned were very useful for employment. The scores shown are the means of a four-point scale, from 1=not at all helpful to 4 =very helpful.  \nMost (93%) former apprentices said the knowledge and skills they gained were useful for their work.  \nUsing tools and equipment was rated highly by former apprentices.  \nSTUDENT OUTCOMES FACT SHEET • Page 2  \nBCStOutcuonets  \nShaping Post-Secondary Education  \nBaccalaureate Graduates  \nUsefulness of knowledge and skills gained  \nVery useful, 40%  \nNot at all useful, 4% Not very useful, 11%  \nSomewhat useful, 46%  \nNote: Based on employed respondents to the baccalaureate survey.  \nTop-rated skills  \nAnalyse and think critically Learn independently  \nWork e􀀑ectively with others Read and comprehend materials Speak e􀀑ectively  \n3.54 3.43 3.37 3.30  \n3.29  \nNote: Based on employed baccalaureate graduates who said that the knowledge and skills they learned were very useful for employment. The scores shown are the means of a four-point scale, from 1=not at all helpful to 4=very helpful.  \nOver 85% of baccalaureate graduates said the knowledge and skills they learned were useful for employment.  \nThe skill to analyse and think critically was given the top rating by baccalaureate graduates.  \nDiploma and Certificate Graduates  \nUsefulness of knowledge and skills gained  \nVery useful, 52%  \nNot at al","cbCaiqh8UL2hMFWF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqh8UL2hMFWF","pdf",1168590,"English","# Skills for Employment\n## What are skills for employment?\n## Knowledge and Skills\n## Usefulness of knowledge and skills gained\n## Former Apprentices\n## Baccalaureate Graduates\n## Diploma and Certificate Graduates\n## Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"What employability skills does the report focus on for post-secondary students?\",\"answer\":\"The report centers on skills needed to enter, stay in, and progress in the world of work, including communication and problem-solving, continuous learning, and teamwork.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the usefulness of acquired knowledge and skills measured?\",\"answer\":\"Respondents rate how well their education helped them develop specific skills, and results are presented as “very useful,” “somewhat useful,” “not very useful,” and “not at all useful.”\"},{\"question\":\"Which skills are top-rated and how do they differ by credential type?\",\"answer\":\"Top-rated skills vary by credential type: apprentices emphasize tools and equipment and mathematics; baccalaureate graduates emphasize critical thinking and independent learning; diploma and certificate graduates highlight reading comprehension and effective teamwork.\"}]","Skills for Employment - What Are the Most Useful Skills Post-Secondary Students Acquire | PDF",1792043290]