• 92% of surveyed executives say skills such as problem-solving and communicating clearly are equal to or more important than technical skills.
• 89% said they have a very or somewhat difficult time finding employees with those skills.
• Six of the identified top ten skills for the future involve social and emotional competence, including complex problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity.
• These skills are modeled and practiced at home, in the community, and at school.

As a result of this data, the Department of Education convened a task force and in 2015 they released Career Ready PA. This framework provides a pathway for schools to teach SEAL skills along with academic skills to best prepare students for college, the workplace, and careers.

To see the Career Ready PA standards across grades K-12, click here.