This is a short summary (2 page PDF) of previous work done by the Conference Board in a project with the Future Skills Centre. They are focusing on social and emotional skills (SES) because "employers require new hires who possess not only specialized knowledge and technical skills, but also social and emotional or 'human' skills." I'm all for SES, not because hypothetical future employers might value them, but because SES help people live happier and more fulfilled lives. Anyhow, the detailed report is here (34 page PDF). It defines SES (as "skills like communication, leadership, cultural competence, resiliency, problem-solving, and collaboration"), notes that "most tools and resources for developing SES are designed for K–12 learners," warns that "we risk exacerbating existing inequities among vulnerable groups" by focusing on SES, and argues "it will require rethinking SES training and development in the post-secondary context, including considering it as part of a lifelong learning process."
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