Career Information

2025 labor report highlights the importance of social skills in an ever-changing global environment:  

“As technical complexity rises, the glue that keeps talent productive is social skills—communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and the ability to coordinate diverse expertise. But our work suggests that, in addition to social skills, other fundamental capabilities such as critical thinking, complex problem solving, and reasoning, are also crucial components of dynamic and collective work environments in the modern enterprise. Together, they offer the shared platform that unlock the full value of individuals’ specialized know-how, allow adapting ones’ expertise as technology and markets shift, and have become increasingly in-demand” (Hosseinioun, Harvard Business Review, 2025)  

Lightcast, a global leader in labor market intelligence, 2025 report highlights the importance of skills WGSS teaches:  

“Durable skills represent the capabilities that will only grow more important as the economy evolves. They are what allow humans to work alongside technology, not be replaced by it. As roles become more hybrid, blending technical tasks with interpersonal collaboration and problem-solving, the ability to use durable skills is becoming more essential. In short, durable skills are indispensable. They represent a safe investment for learners, a smart strategy for employers, and a clear path to building a more resilient, equitable, and future-ready economy. . . Durable skills present a powerful lever for upward mobility. When education and hiring systems recognize and reward these competencies, they open doors to high-quality jobs for individuals who may not have traditional credentials or access to elite institutions. Unlike highly specialized technical certifications that may quickly become obsolete, durable skills offer long-term relevance across sectors and occupations.. .  Durable skills are no longer optional. In today’s labor market, 76% of job postings request at least one durable skill, and nearly half ask for three or more. As industries evolve, technologies advance, and job requirements shift, employers continue to signal that the ability to think critically, collaborate effectively, and lead with confidence is essential. This surge in demand, from human-facing roles to highly technical fields, confirms what our durable skills work has long asserted: Durable skills are critical for economic mobility, professional resilience, and organizational success. As the economy transforms, these skills are the connective tissue between education and employment.”  (Lightcast, Durable By Design). 

• Complex problem solving 
• Ethical decision-making
• Data interpretation and analysis
• Prioritization
• Appreciation of diverse viewpoints
• Importance of shared responsibilities 

•  Clarity and Coherence  
• Command of language and vocabulary 
• Strong argument organizational structure  

• Information literacy 
• Analytical Skills 
• Investigative abilities 
• Data analysis 
• Evaluative tools  

• Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with people inside and outside of an organization.
• Understand the importance of and demonstrate strong verbal, written, and non-verbal/body language skills.
• Employ active listening, persuasion, and influencing skills.
• Frame communication with respect to diversity of learning styles, varied individual communication abilities, and cultural differences.
• Inspire, persuade, and motivate self and others under a shared vision.
• Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different local and global cultures.
• Identify resources and eliminate barriers resulting from individual and systemic racism, inequities, and biases.