Lee County School District makes hard advances in soft skills program

Soft skills like critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving are needed in every career. But they often aren’t taught the way technical, industry-specific skills are.

The School District of Lee County is working to change that with its Upskill Village micro-credentialing program offered through the district’s Adult & Career Education Department. Through the free program, Lee County residents can earn a micro-credential and digital badge in eight soft skills: oral communication, empathy, critical thinking, resilience, intercultural fluency, collaboration, creative problem-solving and initiative.