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All disciplines, majors, and faculty: take note. As AI takes over the busywork, these three human skills are quickly becoming the real curriculum. businessinsider.com/soft-skills-yo…

Employers seek reliability, integrity, teamwork, and communication—yet 85% say these skills come from experience, not coursework. Real-world practice is essential. #EEQCERT aspeninstitute.org/publications/d…

After nearly a decade in the employability trenches, QA Commons has cultivated hard-earned lessons—what failed, what stuck, and what truly helps students leave college ready for life and work.theqacommons.org/weve-got-the-g…

Great to see QA Commons mentioned by the University of Louisville. Our work with Kentucky’s CPE helped lay the groundwork for the statewide graduate profile now guiding career readiness across the commonwealth. lnkd.in/gzYM4das

Graduation is a milestone, not the finish line. We agree with Jamie Dimon: employers and educators must work together to prepare students for what comes next — the workplace. QA Commons helps make that happen. #Employability #EEQCERT livemint.com/companies/news…

Employers’ priorities are shifting fast. LinkedIn’s latest report on the 15 fastest-growing U.S. skills highlights adaptability, communication, and problem-solving—core employability skills. #Employability #EEQCERT linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin…

AI is here to stay. Instead of resisting AI, educators should equip students with the skills to use it effectively, ethically, and critically. Let's talk about how to integrate AI literacy into curricula to enhance employability and lifelong learning. theqacommons.org/stop-fighting-…

QA Commons is excited to have partnered with Salisbury University to help students, parents, and employers understand the work-relevant skills gained in academic programs, supporting a confident transition from education to the workplace. theqacommons.org/the-art-of-ski…

Focusing too much on technical skills over human capabilities like divergent thinking and resilience can hinder innovation and leadership, advocating for a balanced approach that develops both simultaneously. hashtag#EmployabilitySkills hashtag#EEQCERT www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/ab…

It's true... Liberal Arts programs ARE developing strong employability skills in their students and preparing them to make strong contributions to the workplace. #Employability theqacommons.org/three-salisbur…

We are thrilled to take our employability work into the K-12 space and work with Palisades Continuation HS in Calistoga, CA! #employability theqacommons.org/empowering-dis…

A more inclusive approach to career support on campus. theqacommons.org/the-hottest-in…

Our Summer Associate shared her experiences trying to find a job and embark on a career after her 2022 college graduation. #Employability #EEQCERT theqacommons.org/student-perspe…

Love that Cengage has published a 2024 Graduate Employability Report. Since 2016, QA Commons has been helping colleges and universities to ensure their graduates are prepared for the rapidly changing world of work! blog.cengage.com/2024-graduate-… #EEQCERT

Formerly incarcerated individuals often possess more skills than they are given credit for. prn.to/3SlnJff

Student Employability Badges provide students with a means for identifying and articulating their skills, enhancing their confidence and employability prospects. #Employability #EEQCERT theqacommons.org/the-power-of-e…

Our refreshed Essential Employability Qualities reflect the most current and forward-thinking approach to employability skill-building. #Employability #EEQs theqacommons.org/empowering-tom…

Murray State continues to raise the bar on developing students with the skills they will need to advance in the workplace and thrive in a career. murraystate.edu/news/posts/hea…

Congrats to one of QA Commons' EEQ Certified programs, Murray State Cybersecurity, designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. Preparing students with both the digital and human skills for success in the workplace of the future! bit.ly/4buya7p