The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is a leading professional organization in the United States that brings together college career services and employers to support the successful transition of students from college to the workforce. NACE provides research, best practices, and standards that guide institutions and employers in preparing students for career success.

The NACE Career Readiness Competencies are a set of eight core skills that employers across all industries expect college graduates to have when they enter the workforce. These competencies represent the key qualities that make someone “career ready.”