11. Communication
Listen carefully and explain your ideas clearly in writing, conversations, and presentations.
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Kentucky’s 10 Essential Skills
Your coursework builds skills for work, community life, and everyday decisions. Explore the ten skills in Kentucky’s Graduate Profile.
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22. Critical and Creative Thinking
Question assumptions, compare possibilities, and develop solutions.
33. Quantitative Reasoning
Use numbers and data to understand a problem and make decisions.
44. Interpersonal Relations
Understand yourself and work respectfully with people whose perspectives differ.
55. Adaptability and Leadership
Adjust when circumstances change and help others work toward a shared goal.
66. Professionalism
Act ethically, manage your time, and follow through on commitments.
77. Civic Engagement
Participate in efforts that improve your community.
88. Collaboration and Teamwork
Contribute to shared work and handle disagreements constructively.
99. Knowledge Application
Put what you learn into practice in career-related situations.
1010. Information Literacy
Find, evaluate, and use information responsibly.
Based on the Kentucky Graduate Profile (opens in a new tab). Icons use the numbered treatment from OCTC’s FYE Pathfinder Guidebook.
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