Skills for Life
Working with our industry partners, the Governor's Coordination and Oversight Committee has defined the following:
11 New Mexico Skills for Life
- Respect and Teamwork
- Personal Responsibility and Ownership
- Listening and Following Directions
- Flexibility and Resourcefulness
- Self Management, Confidence and Discipline
- Creativity and Innovation
- Professional Etiquette and Appearance
- Punctuality and Reliability
- Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
- Honesty and Values
- Community Awareness
The Committee recommends that these Skills for Life be incorporated into the general public school curricula and be offered in special courses for adults through Workforce Connection Centers, Community colleges, GED and family literacy programs, and community groups.
No matter which career pathway an individual may choose, he or she will have to have these underlying skills.
Certified for Success
To improve life and work skills for adults already in the labor force, New Mexico's Office of Workforce Training and Development has launched a new career readiness certificate, based on the national tool WorkKeys©, to test workers for a variety of basic skills like reading and math.
Individuals may take the career readiness testing and training at Workforce Connection Centers and community colleges throughout the state, and earn the Certified for Success certificate, which shows employers that they have the right skills for the job!