The  Skillibus

  

Bridging the Gap Between Education and Employment

 

The Skillibus is a curriculum enhancement tool

designed to integrate essential employability skills

into college programs, specifically Associate of

Applied Science (AAS) degrees and diplomas. 

Utilizing the SkillsUSA Framework, it empowers

students to demonstrate proficiency in personal,

workplace, and technical skill competencies,

addressing the critical employment needs

identified by employers.
 

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Key Features and Benefits:

• Intentional Skill Documentation:  Provides a structured method for documenting employability skills into existing curricula.

• Employer-Driven Development:  Directly responds to employer feedback regarding the importance of employability skills.

• Documented Skill Proficiency:  Offers tangible evidence of students' employability skills, enhancing their marketability.

• SkillsUSA Framework Alignment:  Leverages a recognized and respected framework for skill development.

​In essence, the Skillibus is a strategic initiative to equip graduates with the comprehensive skill set of personal, workplace and technical employability skills demanded by today's employers.
 

Resources and Support:

Click Here for the Steps to Develop An Approved SkillsUSA NC Skillibus 

Click Here for the SkillsUSA North Carolina Skillibus PDF  (Contact Wil van der Meulen, College Postsecondary

          Support Director, for the most current Skillibus template)

Click Here for the Current List of Employers, Workforce Development Boards, and Agencies endorsing the Skillibus

Click Here for A List of Colleges and their Program Areas where a Skillibus has been implemented

Click Here for the Recommended process to award the Skillibus Employability Skills Certificate

Email SkillsUSA North Carolina for more information and technical assistance to develop your own campus / trade program Skillibus.