The document discusses the skills needed for the 21st century workforce. It outlines that applied skills like critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration are now very important for job success, as the global economy and technology advance rapidly. It also discusses frameworks for 21st century skills like SCANS and the 3Rs and 4Cs models. The document emphasizes that integrating these applied and basic 21st century skills is key to ensuring adults are prepared for the changing demands of the modern workplace.

1. 21 st Century Skills: What Are They, and Why Do We Need Them? Kate Daly PluggedIn, Virginia COABE April 2011

2. SURVEY SAYS

7. SCANS: Employability Skills Utilizing Resources Interpersonal Skills Utilizing Information Using Systems Using Technology Responsibility Self-worth Sociability Self-management Integrity / Honesty Creativity Decision-making Problem-solving Visualization Reasoning Reading Writing Arithmetic Listening Speaking Workplace Competencies Personal Qualities Thinking Skills Basic Skills

8. How do we get there?

11. 21 st Century Skills: What Are They, and Why Do We Need Them? Kate Daly PluggedIn, Virginia COABE April 2011