Employability Skills

What are Employability Skills?

MCC's Employability Skills are necessary for successful future performance in all future employment and the pursuit of higher education

How does MCC use Employability Skills?

MCC uses the employability skills to provide clarity and direction for further developing these skills and strategies.

Where did the Employability Skills come from?

Employability Skills have been developed through research, discussion, and partnerships across the college and community. They reflect the Illinois State Board of Education’s (ISBE) recommendations and reporting, heavily relying on the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act 2022 materials, the Cross-Sector Essential Employability Competencies produced by ISBE and Career Connected Illinois, and feedback from local employers through MCC’s Office of Workforce Development.

These skills, along with the General Education Goals, represent knowledge and skill competencies students need for their future endeavors.

MCC's Employability Skills

Teamwork

• I can work cooperatively with others to complete tasks and achieve mutual goals.
• I can use interpersonal communication skills to build relationships with others.

Adaptability

• I can learn from challenges, setbacks, and failures by trying new strategies to persist and achieve goals.
• I can work independently and make progress in the absence of specific direction or clarity.

Professionalism

• I can manage my time to plan effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.
• I can accept criticism and offer constructive feedback in a way that fosters collaboration.
• I can exhibit an appropriate demeanor to interact and work effectively with people with varying abilities, cultures, and backgrounds.