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| Durable Skills | Also known as "soft skills," these are mindsets and dispositions that remain relevant regardless of technological changes. |
| Durable Skills | soft skills |
| Durable Skills | Unlike technical skills (coding, welding), these include communication, critical thinking, and character. |
| Professionalism | The conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person. |
| Professionalism | Demonstrated through adherence to dress codes, meeting deadlines for event submissions, and displaying sportsmanship during awards. |
| Cross-Functional Collaboration | The process of people from different areas of expertise working together to achieve a common goal. |
| Cross-Functional Collaboration | Working on a "Chapter Team" event where members with different strengths (e.g., finance vs. marketing) must build a cohesive project. |
| Critical Thinking | The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. |
| Critical Thinking | The "Role Play" or "Case Study" components of a competition where you must solve a business or medical crisis on the spot. |
| Networking | The action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts. |
| Networking | Engaging with industry judges and peers from other schools during state and national conferences. |
| Technical Literacy | The ability to use, manage, understand, and assess technology effectively. |
| Technical Literacy | Utilizing industry-standard software (like CAD for engineering events or Excel for accounting) to complete competition tasks. |
| Initiative | The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do. |
| Initiative | Stepping up to lead a project or choosing to compete in an advanced category to challenge your current skill level. |
| Constructive Feedback | Clear, specific, and actionable advice used to improve a performance or product. |
| Constructive Feedback | Reviewing the judge’s rubric and comments after an event to identify areas for professional growth. |
