Students can't succeed on technical skills alone

Schools are adding soft skills, such as communication, to the list of the requirements students must master before graduating. But experts believe to effectively teach these competencies, the educational community needs to reach out to local businesses and workplaces as partners, according to The Hechinger Report.Even college graduates can lack these skills, with just 42% of employers noting that students in higher education were competent in their professionalism and work ethic, according to a National Association of Colleges and Empployers survey, cited in the story.Some high school students are now enrolling in programs that help them prepare better for internships and even jobs. They learn skills they will need at work, including how to speak with peers and their future employers.