Paul Banksley, the 22nd-Century Skills guru, was on the line. “Terrific news,” he announced. “We’ve got a new initiative launching, and I wanted you to be one of the first to know.” I could feel the ...

This chapter presents an initial classification of skills and abilities, including various terms used to describe “21st century skills.” The committee found this preliminary classification scheme ...

There is growing recognition that individuals need a wide array of skills in order to meet the needs of the modern workplace. Gone are the days when a multitude of jobs were available that required ...