Massachusetts

We studied 2.9 million job postings from 2019-2020 and found that 1.5 million Massachusetts jobs or 66% of job postings demanded at least one Durable Skill.

State Standards Analysis & Recommendations for Improvement


COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS


Readiness standards are published and promoted and describe the competencies students need to learn and possess for entry into and success in college and the workforce. They may or may not be assessed by the state but exist as guidance for educators and expectations for students.

Yes
Does the state define college and/or career readiness?
Yes
Does the state have career readiness standards?
Yes
Does the state report metrics related to college and/or career readiness?
Yes
Does the state include college/career readiness in its accountability formula?
Yes
Are students expected to demonstrate readiness for college and/or career upon graduation?
Yes
Are Durable Skills reflected in career readiness standards?
Yes
Does the state publish career readiness/employability skills standards?
No
Does the state have a complete framework for work-based learning?
Yes
Does the state define WBL?
No
Does the state have clear expectations for WBL programs?
Yes
Does the state have a WBL quality guide?
Yes
Does the state report on WBL participation and outcomes?
Yes
Does the state use WBL participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding?
Yes
Does the state provide guidance related to career/employability skills?

WORK-BASED LEARNING (WBL)


Work-based learning describes comprehensive guidance, expectations for educators and employers, and quality indicators for assessment.

DURABLE SKILLS ALIGNED WITH READINESS GUIDANCE
  • Character
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Fortitude
  • Growth Mindset
  • Leadership
  • Metacognition
  • Mindfulness

GRADUATE PROFILE


A graduate profile includes the competencies and skills a student possesses when they graduate from high school. They showcase student learning outcomes and present a full picture of a student’s abilities.

No
Does the state include career/workforce readiness in its graduation requirements?
No
Does the state outline a robust set of graduation requirements?
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