What should Georgia students know to be successful?

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WORKPLACE NEEDS . VS WORKFORCE CAPABILITIES............................ 1 The Desired Student Outcomes (DSOs)........................................................... 2 Determining the Importance of the DSOs........................................................ 4

THE SURVEY................................................................................................................. 6 Who Answered the Survey?...............................................................................6 A Caveat............................................................................................................... 9

ARE THE DSOs IMPORTANT TO SUCCESS IN BUSINESS?..............................10 Importance of the DSOs in Obtaining Employment.......................................10 Importance of the DSOs in Advancing in Employment..................................15

HOW WELL PREPARED ARE CURRENT APPLICANTS?.............................21 Profile of a Desired Job Applicant....................................................................21 Perceived Preparation Level of Current Applicants.......................................21

DID GROUP AFFILIATION INFLUENCE THE RATINGS?................................24 Region of the State.............................................................................................24 RaciaVEthnic Background.................................................................................26 Gender of Respondents...................................................................................2..8 Summary of DSO Ratings by Group Membership.........................................30

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY............................................32 Examining Selected DSO Ratings....................................................................33 Next Steps...........................................................................................................3.5 Some Final Thoughts........................................................................................3..6

APPENDICES Agenda '95 Committee Desired System Characteristics Action Commitments Validation Survey Instrument Survey Instructions Biographical Questionnaire Who Received the Survey?