We have raised a generation of students who know how to earn good grades.
But, do they know how to manage their time?
How to advocate for themselves?
How to send a professional email?
How to recover when something doesn’t go as planned?
I see it every year.
Students who were high performers in high school hit their first semester of college and suddenly feel overwhelmed. Not because they aren’t smart, but, because they didn't have a strong understanding of:
-how to prioritize
-how to regulate stress
-how to communicate with professors
-how to manage their time without the structure of home and high school
-how to bounce back after a poor grade
Employers are saying the same thing.
They’re not asking for higher GPAs, they’re asking for ownership, initiative, communication, follow-through.
If we want workforce-ready students, we cannot rely on academic performance alone.
We have to teach readiness skills on purpose, with purpose.
But, do they know how to manage their time?
How to advocate for themselves?
How to send a professional email?
How to recover when something doesn’t go as planned?
I see it every year.
Students who were high performers in high school hit their first semester of college and suddenly feel overwhelmed. Not because they aren’t smart, but, because they didn't have a strong understanding of:
-how to prioritize
-how to regulate stress
-how to communicate with professors
-how to manage their time without the structure of home and high school
-how to bounce back after a poor grade
Employers are saying the same thing.
They’re not asking for higher GPAs, they’re asking for ownership, initiative, communication, follow-through.
If we want workforce-ready students, we cannot rely on academic performance alone.
We have to teach readiness skills on purpose, with purpose.
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