Missouri
We studied 2.3 million job postings from 2019-2020 and found that 1.2 million Missouri jobs or 55% 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, the state’s definition of college and/or career readiness is “A success-ready student has the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and experiences to achieve personal goals and contribute in all facets of life.”
Yes
Does the state report metrics related to college and/or career readiness?
Yes, the state’s reported metrics related to college and/or career readiness include:
- EOC exams
- AP scores
- GPA
- CTE enrollment
- CTE completers
- Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery score
- FAFSA filing rate
- Graduates entering postsecondary education/training
- Students remedial coursework in MO public higher education
- Students completing first-semester coursework in MO public higher education
Additional Resources: Student Performance Metrics At-A-Glance, Specified Student Metrics Reports
No
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, students are expected to demonstrate college and/or career readiness through:
- Advanced Coursework Enrollment
- CTE Participation (CTE, WBL, Credential, Apprenticeship, Other)
Yes
Are Durable Skills reflected in career readiness standards?
Yes. The following durable skills are reflected in Missouri’s college and career readiness standards:
- Character
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Fortitude
- Growth Mindset
- Leadership
- Metacognition
- Mindfulness
No
Does the state publish career readiness/employability skills standards?
No
Does the state have a complete framework for work-based learning?
No
Does the state define WBL?
No
Does the state have clear expectations for WBL programs?
No
Does the state have a WBL quality guide?
No
Does the state report on WBL participation and outcomes?
No
Does the state use WBL participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding?
No
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.
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.
Yes
Does the state include career/workforce readiness in its graduation requirements?
Yes, the readiness requirements outlined by the state are completion of at least one unit of credit in coursework in Practical Arts courses. These courses are those in which students learn to integrate academic knowledge and skills with career and technical knowledge and skills and apply them to authentic situations. Students demonstrate they’ve met these requirements via coursework.
No
Does the state outline a robust set of graduation requirements?
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