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5 Skills for Success
There are 9 Skills for Success, or essential skills, needed to participate and thrive in learning, working, and life. No matter your profession, these skills are required to be effective and successful in today’s workplace. They “overlap and interact with each other, and with other technical and life skills. They are inclusive and can be adapted to different contexts.”[1]
We use this skill when we’re using computer programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Sage50), Brightspace, social media, etc.
This is an important skill at NSCC when engaging in your courses, writing essays, creating PowerPoint presentations, and when using program-specific software.
It’s also an important skill in the workplace for emails, software used for specific professions, and working with clients/customers.
We use this skill to find, use, and report mathematical information, to create and manage personal and professional budgets, report on usage data, take measurements, and make estimates.
This can be in the form of symbols, numbers, graphs, and equations.
It’s related to: critical thinking, mathematical calculations, understanding digital information, and statistics.
Visit these training tools to improve your numeracy skills.
When you’re studying and learning at NSCC, talk to an Advisor to learn more about the skills for success that are needed for your profession or visit the Government of Canada Job Bank to explore careers by essential skills.
Thinking about Your Skills for Success
We all have skills we feel most comfortable with. As we learn, we continue to develop and expand our skills and abilities. It’s common to need extra help in some skill areas more than others. For example, you may enjoy reading, but find writing challenging.
NSCC has a wide variety of Learning Supports available to help you with your skills development.
Also, working with other students in your program can help you share information, learn together, and build your strengths. Visit the Study Skills: Study Groups and Group Work Subject Guide for tips and strategies for starting and running a study group, or join a PALS study group in your area of study.
This chapter is adapted under fair dealing from: Employment and Social Development Canada. (2023, June 2). Learn about the Skills. In Jobs and the workplace. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/training/initiatives/skills-success/understanding-individuals.html
Employment and Social Development Canada. (2023, June 2). Learn about the Skills. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/training/initiatives/skills-success/understanding-individuals.html ↵
Employment and Social Development Canada. (2023, June 2). Learn about the Skills. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/training/initiatives/skills-success/understanding-individuals.html ↵