27 questions: Personal Qualities and Abilities

1. Creativity and Innovation  2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving  3. Initiative and Self-Direction  4. Integrity  5. Work Ethic

*These questions (and answers) come directly from the CTECS website.

27 questions: Interpersonal Skills & Professional Competencies 

6. Conflict Resolution  7. Listening and Speaking  8. Respect for Diversity  9. Customer Service Orientation  10. Teamwork  

11. Big-Picture Thinking  12. Career and Life Management

*These questions (and answers) come directly from the CTECS website.

34 questions: Professional Competencies 

13. Continuous Learning and Adaptability  14. Efficiency and Productivity  15. Information Literacy  16. Information Security  

17. Information Technology

*These questions (and answers) come directly from the CTECS website.

28 questions: Professional Competencies 

18. Job-Specific Tools and Technologies  19. Mathematics  20. Professionalism  21. Reading and Writing  22. Workplace Safety

*These questions (and answers) come directly from the CTECS website.

Students can be grouped to collaboratively construct a professional email, taking turns to add content while maintaining appropriate tone, structure, and etiquette. Scenarios and instructions provided!

This is a fun way to ensure students understand the importance of nonverbal communication in the workplace. With options of how to play, students can either act out [charades] or draw [Pictionary] a workplace scenario. Instructions and a bank of printable words are included! 

Looking at a variety of 25 rude, difficult, or challenging comments, students will practice responding with professionalism and respect. Students will develop skills in de-escalation, clear communication, and maintaining a positive tone. Two ways to play!

This guide helps students understand how to write a professional thank you card for various situations, like after a job interview, a guest speaker presentation, or a job shadowing experience. Another skill your students may not know (which is included) is how to address an envelope! 

Students work in small groups to look at workplace mistakes, understand their consequences, and practice problem-solving by identifying professional solutions. Skills practiced include critical thinking, professional communication, accountability and problem-solving, and workplace cause-and-effect. Workplace mistakes included to print and use! 

Give students some time to create a digital folder to organize key career readiness documents such as resumes, certifications, sample work, and references. This activity helps students reflect on their skills, prepare for job or college applications, and build a professional portfolio they can update and use in the real world. *Students may not have all materials listed on checklists*

Copy and paste the link to guide students to an online, interactive bingo board. Directions of how to play are on the page. Students practice reading definitions of skills and then match it with the term on their bingo board. Students can play with new boards multiple times, and it allows them time to practice understanding workplace terminology and soft skills. 

This game is for your class to play as a whole. Instructions for how to play are on the first slide, while 45 different workplace readiness and soft skills terms are also included. This activity reinforces career-readiness vocabulary, encourages collaboration, and communication, helps students practice real-world applications of soft skills and adds energy and gamification!