Employability skills refer to general skills that are necessary for success in the labor market at all employment levels and in all sectors (Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education, 2013). Sustainable employability skills refer to those skills that are not only to secure a first job but also to remain employable throughout life (Knight & Yorke, 2004). These skills typically include competencies in the interpersonal, intrapersonal, and cognitive domains (Warner et al., 2020). Research shows these skills positively influences organizational outcomes in terms of teamwork commitment, performance appraisal, organizational commitment, and citizenship. It also helps reduce chances of emotional disorders, role conflicts, and unsaved tasks in the workplace (Abraham, 2005). Yet a comprehensive curriculum on employability skills training is lacking in postsecondary institutions. This presentation provides an overview of employability skills and introduces fun and effective activities, strategies, and tools for postsecondary educators to integrate employability skills training in daily curriculum. This presentation will also explain how to leverage industry partnership to boost students’ employability skills and self-efficacy to obtain and sustain employment. Participants of the session can immediately apply useful resources into their teaching and practice.
