It is often the small things, the soft skills that hold many people back from success. These are job skills that are often overlooked when working to "get a job," an effort that is often focused on the narrow requirements for the position without considering other skills that are essential for applying what has been learned in school or in previous positions for long-term success. Often, these skills are not directly learned in an academic course of study, but in extracurricular activities, on-the-job, or through employee development opportunities.
Interestingly, this discussion lies at the heart of a great debate within higher education -greater focus on vocational training to secure employment versus liberal arts (general education) study for developing a person's full potential. To some extent, this debate plays out within Future College in how we organize courses. Major Study Areas are focused around an academic area while courses here address the missing piece for long-term success. Together, they are combined within microdegrees designed for career progression, learning what is needed as that need arises.
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Interestingly, this discussion lies at the heart of a great debate within higher education -greater focus on vocational training to secure employment versus liberal arts (general education) study for developing a person's full potential. To some extent, this debate plays out within Future College in how we organize courses. Major Study Areas are focused around an academic area while courses here address the missing piece for long-term success. Together, they are combined within microdegrees designed for career progression, learning what is needed as that need arises.
(More refinement of this section will be coming - please stand by)