Who Can Use the Integrated Skill Standards?
The Integrated Skill Standards have been designed to assist employers, educators, and current and future workers. Employers. The standards will guide employers as they interview prospective employees, assess the readiness of current employees to move to higher positions, develop (in partnership with educators) programs to prepare future employees, and conduct in-house training. The acceptance of Integrated Skill Standards by employers will require that traditional job descriptions and evaluations shift their emphasis from time spent in school to what a person knows and can do in the work setting. This includes “connecting” skills such as problem solving, decision-making, teamwork, and resource management. Educators. The standards will serve as benchmarks for educators to create and continuously update education/training programs and performance criteria that meet current and evolving labor market needs. This will ensure that students are prepared for skilled occupations with career opp
