Soft Skills are "personal traits and skills" that employers state are the most important when selecting employees for any type of job. Model soft skills and give your students opportunity to practice them. Those skills will greatly aid them in the world of work.

Education:
Ability to fill out a Job Application with complete reference information
Ability to read and follow instructions
Basic math skills including the ability to measure and do fractions
Basic spelling, grammar, and writing skills
Critical thinking skills
Driver’s License
Reading and comprehension skills above 8th grade level
Values education and plans to continue beyond high school

Positive Attitude:
Courtesy
Enthusiasm
Not expecting to become a supervisor in the first six months
Self respect and respect for others
Wants to do a good job
Willingness to be a good worker and go beyond the traditional eight-hour day
Willingness to be accountable
Willingness to learn, teachable
Willingness to work second and third shifts

Communication:
Ability to listen, comprehend, and document what you heard
Ability to relate to coworkers in a close environment
Ability to communicate effectively with others using appropriate language
Ability to motivate and encourage others
Conflict management
Eye contact
Interpersonal skills
Team skills

Personal Traits:
Adaptability
Common Sense
Cooperation
Dependability
Drug Free
Flexibility
Follow rules and regulations
Good personal appearance and hygiene
Honesty
Integrity
Reliability
Self-Directed and motivated

Demonstration of Work Ethics:
Ability to make production quotas
Attention to safety
Awareness of how business works
Good attendance
Good work history
Reports to work on time
Self-Supervising, needs little direction
Stays on task until it is finished
Takes direction well