Journal of Research in Technical Careers
Keywords
employability, human capital, industry certifications, rural workforce development, skills gap
Disciplines
Curriculum and Instruction | Educational Methods | Secondary Education and Teaching | Vocational Education
Abstract
Employability skills are continually changing, and the workforce provides the transparency needed for the success of business employment. Workplace readiness skills and human capital theory form the backbone for organizational success and sustainability. This study examined employers’ perceptions of workplace readiness skills at the expected proficiency level of an entry-level employee, the average level of skill for an entry-level employee, and the level of importance of the skill to their industry. The Virginia Workplace Readiness Skills have impacted employers and prepared students for the workplace. The results indicated that the workplace readiness skills mentioned in the literature align with the required workplace readiness skills taught in all CTE courses in Virginia. However, employers did mention additions such as empathy.
Recommended Citation
Young, T. S., & Ferand, N. K. (2025). Employers’ Perceptions of Workplace Readiness Skills. Journal of Research in Technical Careers, 9 (2). https://doi.org/10.9741/2578-2118.1166
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