Preparing for the Job Market

This series is part of the Future of Work Collections.

What are the skills that everyone needs to make it in the 21st century? Learn about the learning, life, and literacy skills that anyone can use to improve their professional and personal lives.

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21st Century Skills Lessons

  • What are the skills that everyone needs to make it in the 21st century? Learn all about the Learning, Life, and Literacy skills that anyone can use to improve their professional and personal lives.

  • Keep your brain limber and ready for complex challenges by learning all about Cognitive Flexibility, a 21st century Life Skill.

  • Learn how to get it done and how to keep your cool. Explore productivity, a 21st century Life Skill.

  • Communication is about so much more than what we say. Learn about how communication can help with your life and career.

  • Smartphones, AI, electric cars, and beyond. Learn why technology literacy is an essential skill for the 21st century.

  • Learn how good social skills can set you apart and why they are an essential skill for the 21st century.

  • Learning how to work well with others is one of the most important skills for the 21st century. Learn how you can practice your collaboration skills and become everyone's favorite teammate.

  • In the 21st century there is one skill that is absolutely essential, critical thinking. Learn how to practice and master your critical thinking skills.

  • Taking initiative is sometimes the only difference between success and failure. Learn about how initiative can help you achieve your goals in the 21st century.

  • Teach yourself how to teach yourself with information literacy. Learn why information literacy is an essential skill in the 21st century and how it can help you in your life and work.

  • Sometimes all a project needs is a good leader. Learn how to sharpen your leadership skills for the 21st century.

  • Media literacy is more important than ever. Learn how the messages we receive are made and why.

  • Learn how thinking outside the box can help you get on the fast track. Learn all about creativity, an essential skill for the 21st century.