A 1918 study concluded that 80% of success is due to soft skills and 100 years later we still fail to strategically teach and assess them.
According to the World Economic Forum, 8 of the top 10 skills for 2025 are soft skills.
73% of employers report they struggle to find recent graduates with sufficient soft skills.
75% of long-term college and career success depends upon developing soft skills.
Soft skills are the hot topic. They are skills such as communication, empathy, time management, emotional regulation and cooperation. Everyone recognizes we need them. 97% of employers say they are essential . However, 51% of employers do not think education is doing what is needed to close the soft skills gap . This webinar will showcase the skills students need and provide a number of ways to integrate soft skills training into your current programming. Student soft skills training is worth the effort. It increases graduation rates by 30% , improves attendance, assignment completion and increases math scores by 7.9% in boys and 10% in girls . If schools are not measuring, training and tracking soft skills, they are missing the opportunity to ensure all students are ready for their future. Join us to learn how you can incorporate soft skills training into your academic and student wellness programming.
Elevate your team’s soft skills. With this innovative diagnostic tool, you can now unlock your full potential, bolster your interpersonal and communication abilities, and thrive in an ever-evolving world. Join us in redefining your district’s path to success!
JAKAPA’s assessment and learning system develops self-awareness and builds 32 soft skills in 5 domains: self-management, innovation, cooperation, social engagement and emotional resilience.
JAKAPA can accelerate success with your clients, improve strategy implementation and prove your impact.
JAKAPA can improve your leaders and impact productivity, engagement, retention, corporate culture and team productivity.
JAKAPA can get your students future ready. Improve graduation rates, attendance and attainment of career credentials while reducing discipline and proactively supporting students’ mental health and skill development.
JAKAPA can help you land a job, compete for a promotion or secure admission to a college or technical school.
McKendree University recently acknowledged the remarkable impact of JAKAPA on our college students. Dr. Jean M. Scheller-Sampson, Chair of the School of Business and Professor
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We measure what matters and what we measure matters. Soft skills definitely matter! In fact, they directly impact your organization’s climate, productivity and impact. 81% of
