21st Century Skills

Students need 21st century skills to compete in a global economy.  The kind of skills students need to learn to be prepared for the jobs of the 21st century are different from what they needed twenty years ago.

These skills include:
 

• Creativity and innovation skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Information, media and technology skills
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Initiative & Self-Direction
• Social & Cross-Cultural Skills
• Productivity & Accountability
• Leadership & Responsibility

For more information go to http://www.p21.org/