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

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Collect the data that matters most—student well-being, tiered support (MTSS), school climate, and more—in one place

Analyze real-time results at the individual, class, grade, and site level

Respond with targeted, data-driven content recommendations

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College + Career Prep

Wayfinder’s curriculum and tools help students build the skills they need to navigate school, work, and life.

Core Curriculum for every grade that builds the future-ready skills students need to succeed

Career aptitude and exploration activities that start with helping students find purpose, as part of our premium add-on created with Roadtrip Nation

Portrait of a Graduate tracking that aligns skill growth to your district's framework

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