Youth transitioning from high school, post-secondary education, and vocational training to the workforce face a number of challenges finding and keeping a job. In addition to education and experience requirements, employers are increasingly looking for new hires with “soft skills” such as communication and professionalism (Osterman, 2005). As soft skills become more important to employers, it i...

Human development and economic development are intrinsically linked. Guided by human capital theory, economists are increasingly recognizing the importance of a range of other skills – in addition to intelligence and technical skills – for economic success. Until fairly recently, years of education completed, literacy, numeracy and IQ – often used as proxies for cognitive ability – were the mai...

The article proposes and substantiates a method of development soft skills in Computer Science bachelors using project-based learning technologies, as successful employment graduates the IT industry market depends on level such skills. Developed communication skills, teamwork, ability to plan work project are important requirements for university graduates’ industry. formation enables students ...