T-Profile what it is and how to use it Overview The T-Profile is a visual construct that represents the optimal combination of 21st century skills and technical skills for the specified job. Building a Skill Profile with the T 1. Print your job title and name of your organization 2. Starting at the top of the T, shade in the high-level 21st century skills most essential to succeed in the role you are hiring for, and shade them in (using the job description can be helpful here) 3. For the 21st century skills that you shaded in, look below at the sub-competencies within the skill. Rank order the sub-competencies on a scale of 1-4. 1 being the most critical 4. Fill out the stem of the T with the technical skills required, as dependent on whether the position is intended for an entry, mid, or senior level applicant 5. Does this skill profile accurately describe the entry level role in your job description? Tell us in the MadLib below! Is this tool useful to you? A MadLib for feedback! Through filling out the T-Profile, I’ve learned That being said, I wish the T showed / included To get this outcome, the T needs to What are 21st Century Skills? The Lab defines 21st century skills as the non-technical, transferable skills that are needed for someone to thrive in today’s workforce. After three years of research and development, the Lab has identified eight of these skills, along with their sub- competencies, most valued by employers. These eight skills are reflected in the top of the T and align to the Lab’s badges.  T-Profile identify your skill profile student employer your position your company  Initiative lead without title self- awareness Creative Problem Solving act as a catalyst learn from experience identify patterns iteration manage ambiguity convergent / divergent thinking Collaboration focus on solutions diverse perspectives relationships listen actively strengthen Intercultural Fluency curiosity self- awareness challenge biases diverse perspectives exhibit flexibility self- awareness Resilience focus on solutions learn from experience Critical Thinking identify patterns question assumptions draw conclusions gather relevant info Oral Communication listen actively storytelling clarity/ precision adopt tone/word choice listen actively validate others’ feelings Empathy recognize needs diverse perspectives Adobe Creative Suite Color theory      Education Design Lab / #TeeUpTheSkills , , and    . . . Education Design Lab / #TeeUpTheSkills Technical Skills Entry Level Mid Level Senior Level T-Profile identify the skill profile needed 21st Century Skills position company lead without title self- awareness exhibit flexibility self- awareness Initiative Resilience act as a catalyst learn from experience focus on solutions learn from experience Creative Problem Solving identify patterns iteration Critical Thinking identify patterns question assumptions manage ambiguity convergent / divergent thinking draw conclusions gather relevant info Collaboration focus on solutions diverse perspectives Oral Communication listen actively storytelling listen actively strengthen relationships clarity/ precision adopt tone/ word choice Intercultural Fluency curiosity self- awareness listen actively validate others’ feelings Empathy challenge biases diverse perspectives recognize needs diverse perspectives      Start at the skill level! Identify the skills you find most important and then work through the individual sub-competencies, rating them 1-4. Education Design Lab / #TeeUpTheSkills
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