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Welcome to Necessary Skills Now

Embedding Employability Skills into Technical Programs: Tools, Strategies, and Employer Insights

NCPN 2026 Preconference Workshop: February 18, 2026

Hope Cotner and Marci Gale, Facilitators

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Advanced Manufacturing Competencies for Personal and Career Success

Eight “bite-sized” modules based on foundational employability skills from the US Department of Labor’s Advanced Manufacturing competency model. Components include:

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Support Completion

Help learners persist and finish credentials.

Design Career Pathways

Create stackable pathways to advancement.

Engage Employers

Align programs with real workforce demand.

Foster Ecosystem

Coordinate education and workforce partners.