Massachusetts/BPS School to Career Competencies

Individual Skills Team Skills
1 Practice Communication & Literacy Skills
•Speak •Listen •Read •Write
6 Act Professionally
• Maintain Attendance, Appearance, Flexibility & Self Control
•Respect Confidentiality
•Accept Directions & Criticism
2 Organize & Analyze Information
•Collect & Organize Information
•Research & Analyze Quantitatively
•Do Math
7 Interact with Others
•Interact with Customers/Clients/Co-Workers/Classmates
•Manage Stress & Conflict
•Respect Diversity
3 Problem Solve
•Identify Problems
•Solve Problems
8 Understand All Aspects of the Industry
•Understand Structure & Dynamics of Entire Operation
•Recognize Health & Safety Issues
4 Use Technology
•Use Work Tools & Office Equipment
•Operate Computers
Personal & Professional Development
  •Take Responsibility for Career & Life Choices
•Teach & Learn on an Ongoing Basis
•Balance Personal, Professional & Academic Responsibilities
•SetCareer Goals
5 Complete Entire Activities
•Initiate & Complete Projects
•Manage Time