What are ‘durable skills’ and why are they important?

In an ever-changing job market, it’s more important than ever to learn skills that employers need now and in the future. Host Jason Altmire learns more as he chats with Tim Taylor, cofounder and president of America Succeeds. The conversation delves into what Tim dubs as ‘durable skills’ – the skills that revolve around how employees use what they know. This can involve critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, among others. Tim says these skills are key to the second rung of a career ladder, and that successful careers are impossible without these attributes. But importantly, Tim says these skills can be taught.