SKILLS THAT WORK

In South Carolina, every three years a survey is conducted statewide by the State Chamber of Commerce to assess South Carolina’s employment needs and the top skills that South Carolina employers look for in their employees. The Skills That Work survey is the most comprehensive effort South Carolina has ever made to identify the specific skills and education young people need to be successful in the world of work -- both now and in the future.

What were the results of the survey? Listed below are the top skills in demand in South Carolina (based on findings of Skills That Work 2003):

1. Work ethic and maturity
2. Basic Math
3. Basic Reading, Writing
4. People Skills and Oral Communication
5. Technical Training
6. Practical Work Experience
7. Common Sense

To see the entire Skills That Work report, click here to visit the SC Chamber of Commerce website (click on Education): www.sccc.org

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