We commonly hear the need for an increase in what has come to be known as “Foundational Skills.” These are skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, time/project management skills and these can range from the basics of showing up for to work on time, customer service skills to working with a multi-generational workforce and basic communications skills.
Click on the following link for a News Press interview with Joe Paterno, Executive Director of the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, on this topic: Foundational Skills