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“OneSmartWorld is terrific stuff. On a relevance scale, it’s an 11 out of 10. It is deep and profound. The content is well organized and conceptually sound. It is an exciting learning experience that engages people to think well.”
Dr. Roy F. Giroux, Vice President Emeritus, Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Retention, relevance, professional development of faculty and staff as well as contract training are the key challenges that keep innovative educators awake at night. Over 30% of college students drop out in their first year and never obtain their post-secondary diplomas. When you consider the thought that in the 21st century, 85% of all new jobs created require mental abilities for success, something must be done to change this.
Leaders in business and labour continue to search for prospective employees who have core skills in critical and creative thinking, communication, problem solving, teamwork and positive personal self-management. These are the 5 Core Competencies for Student and School Success. Leading colleges and school boards continually seek better, more effective ways of giving their students the skills they will need to succeed in the real world. Students are looking for the right skills to prepare for their co-op experiences and to transition successfully from school to the workplace. Parents want to ensure their children have what it takes to succeed in the rapidly changing world of work and in post-secondary education.
There is a need and an opportunity to find new ways to prepare students with the core skills they will need to succeed and thrive in the 21st century workplace, and in their individual lives. SmartSkills 101 is our solution for the SMART SCHOOL in the 21st century
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The Educational Challenge
