What Are The 6 Core Competencies?

The 6 Core Competencies are the foundation of the Future Readiness Project, helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Through these competencies, students learn to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and approach challenges with creativity and confidence. They also build strong character and real-world understanding that prepare them to adapt, lead, and succeed in college, career, and life.

By the time they graduate, students are not only academically prepared—they’re future ready, equipped with the tools to pursue their goals and make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Artifacts

An artifact is a piece of evidence that demonstrates your growth, skills, and learning in one of the six Core Competencies of the Future-Readiness Project:

• Teamwork and Leadership - Working well in teams, roles, responsibilities, and accountability, leadership and support, conflict resolution

• Learning and Applying Knowledge - Learning Strategies and growth, research and inquiry, applying knowledge to real tasks

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - Analyzing Issues, Mathematics and Logical Problem Solving, Creating and Improving Solutions, Evidence-Based Reasoning

• Communication and Expression - Developing ideas for an Audience, Collaboration through discussion, writing and revising work, presenting information

• Character and Growth - Work Habits and Productivity, Communication and Self-Awareness, Integrity and Accountability, Reflection and Growth

• Citizenship and Community Engagement - Contributing to the community, understanding issues and perspectives, civic knowledge and action, reflection on impact

Artifacts show what you have done, created, learned, or experienced — and how that connects to your future goals. They can come from classes, extracurricular activities, athletics, clubs, jobs, volunteer work, leadership roles, or personal projects.

An artifact is not just an assignment; it is proof of your development and reflection. Use the objectives under each Core Competency to decide if the artifact shows your understanding and mastery of the listed objective.