Wayfinder's Future-Ready Core Skills

Wayfinder's six research-backed Core Skills connect classroom learning to the future-ready skills needed to succeed in the real world.

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The Six Core Skills for
Future-Ready Students

Wayfinder’s research-backed Core Skills incorporate meaning-making, critical thinking, and future-ready skills in order to connect classroom learning to the real world.

Self-Awareness

You understand yourself on many levels, from how you function to what nourishes and sustains you.

Adaptability

You are willing to try again when you make mistakes and are comfortable navigating uncertain situations with flexibility and openness.

Empathy

You are in tune with the feelings and needs of others and willing to act for a common good.

Collaboration

You are a relationship-builder who actively partners with others and facilitates belonging efforts across communities.

Agency

You understand the value of your voice and seek opportunities to support and advance your communities.

Purpose

Your decisions and interactions with the world are guided by a deep connection to your values.

“Durable human skills are precisely the skills that technology cannot displace and are critical to creating positive work environments."

V. Scott H. Solberg, PhD

Vice President for Research, Coalition for Career Development Center

Professor, Boston University Center for Future Readiness

Gain Actionable Insights on Core Skill Performance

Our intuitive future-ready skills assessment tool organizes student insights in one easy-to-use place — the Wayfinder app. View class performance for each core skill with beautifully designed graphs.

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Track Progress Toward Your Framework for Student Success

With our premium feature, monitor + build the skills outlined in your Portrait of a Graduate, or similar framework, to help students prepare for life beyond graduation.

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