Technology
is the ability to leverage current and emerging digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
Are others in my classes able to get work done more quickly and efficiently using technology?
Do I want to put the time in to learn and become proficient with technology?
Do others in my classes seem to have more knowledge than me?
Use technology to improve efficiency and productivity of their work.
Navigate change and be open to learning new technologies.
Identify appropriate technology for completing specific tasks.
Employers rate recent graduate's proficiency in TECHNOLOGY as the highest career readiness competency - 3.98 on a scale of 1 to 5. This is the only competency where employers rated recent college graduates higher in proficiency than they rated the importance of the competency - 74% of respondents.
All quoted statistics and definitions were taken from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and the Job Outlook 2023