Employability Skills Framework

Employability Skills are general skills that are necessary for success in the labor market at all employment levels and in all sectors. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 includes employability skills as a key component of workplace preparation activities for education and training programs. The Employability Skills Framework describes a set of nine key skills, organized in three broad categories: Applied Knowledge, Effective Relationships, and Workplace Skills.

AUDIENCE: All teacher types

TOPIC: Integrated Education and Training , Workforce Alignment and Career Pathways 

FILE TYPE: PDF

PUBLISH DATE: August 2026