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Rochester Promise

Profile of a World-Class, College/Career Ready Graduate – Rochester, MN

WORK DISCIPLINE

Personally Responsible

DEFINED: making smart, healthy and productive decisions

• clean drug tests and clean criminal records

• financially literate (effectively manages personal finances)

• good health/wellness

• professionalism – clean language, appropriate dress, positive attitude

Self Directed Learner/Worker

DEFINED: taking initiative and seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement

• exhibits motivation for continuous learning

• takes initiative to enhance skills/talents

Flexible, Adaptable and Innovative

DEFINED: ability to come up with novel solutions beyond rote learning or tasks

• a willingness to learn and keep up with change
  

• having the flexibility to adapt to unexpected or unique situations

• maintaining an entrepreneurial edge

Critical Thinker/Analytical:

DEFINED: ability to interpret, organize and prioritize mass amounts of data/information

• ability to locate, organize and evaluate information from multiple sources

• ability to see something through the entire process cycle

TEAMWORK

Competent Communicator and Listener

DEFINED: ability to use appropriate communication essentials and active listening

• essentials include: oral and written (virtual or real-time)

• use of appropriate body language

• being attentive and focused to hear, understand and affirm what others are saying/meaning

Collaborative (thinker/worker/learner):

DEFINED: ability to lead and follow + drive and demonstrate team engagement

• exhibit leadership in building a team approach for success

• use of effective project management skills

• interpersonal skills – support/encourage others, give and receive constructive criticism, able to negotiate

CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTATION

Socially/Emotionally Intelligent

DEFINED: ability to connect effectively with others; ability to sense appropriate words and actions

• knowing what to say and where/when/how to say it (“street smart”)

• exhibits a high “get it factor”

• asks the right questions and follows through with appropriate actions

Hospitable

DEFINED: ability to respond favorably to customers and build relationships of trust

• willingness and ability to solve problems (customer empathy)

• exhibits honesty and integrity

Cross-Culturally Competent

DEFINED: understanding and ability to work in various cultural environments

• exhibits global awareness or perspective

• understanding of different cultures, languages and generations

• experience living or studying in a foreign country or working with individuals from other cultures

ACADEMIC FOUNDATION

Academically Proficient

DEFINED: the basic academic knowledge needed to successfully enter college, complete a semester of college-bearing coursework and apply into work settings

• meets or exceeds core basics set by MN Department of Education

• meets or exceeds standards related to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)

• applies knowledge and skills to real-world settings (internships, hands-on experience, etc.)

 

Developed by Workforce 2020 – a cross sector group of community leaders, educators, philanthropists, business and community leaders, in Rochester committed to promoting a globally competitive workforce (2012).

Additional Resources: MNSCU 2009 Report: Workforce of the Future; 21st Century Partnership; World at Work- Blueprint for Jobs in the 21st Century; ACT