90% of employers believe students should focus on soft skills as much as their grades
Forbes
2 out of 3 occupations will be soft-skill intensive by 2030
Deloitte
91% of employers agree that soft skills are more important than the undergraduate major
Hart Research
50% fewer employers screen candidates by GPA today, compared to 2019
National Association of Colleges & Employers
In 2024 - Blair Jr/Sr High School is participating in a pilot with Softsxills, to:
Help our students become more aware of their ‘essential’ skills.
Provide better guidance to our students in their educational & professional journeys.
Better align our approach to developing students into well-rounded individuals
Skills in Focus
Organization
Perseverance
Responsibility
Reliability
Critical Thinking
Adaptability
Communication
Positive Attitude
Creativity
Humility
Empathy
Detail-Orientation
Flexibility
Resilience
Open-Mindedness
Innovation
Integrity
Professionalism
Leadership
Time Management